(Article in Spanish)
The Chile Board of Representatives has adopted a law to protect older persons. It includes methods of protection against violence within families. Until now, there was only a law to protect women, children and those who are handicapped, with no attention to those who were aged.
SOURCE: globalaging
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March 22, 2008
Law to Protect Elderly (Chile)
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