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Claim Text: One Trump-style plan – called Escudo Fronterizo (Border Shield) – envisions building hundreds of miles of ditches, barriers and walls along Chile’s desolate northern border to keep immigrants out.
Simplified Text: The 'Border Shield' plan involves building walls along Chile's northern border to prevent immigration.
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM (8 months ago)

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