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Although adult prostitution is legal in Chile, bordellos are not.[1] Several hundred women were registered as prostitutes with the National Health Service.[1] Police often detained prostitutes (usually as a result of complaints by neighborhood residents) on charges of "offenses against morality," which could lead to a $96 (50,000 pesos) fine or five days in prison.[1] Procurement or pandering is illegal and punishable under law.[1] Inducing a minor (below age 18) to have sex in exchange for money or other favors is illegal.[1] Punishment ranges from three to 20 years in prison and a $1,000 (520,000 pesos) fine depending on the age of the minor.[1] A police sexual crimes brigade was specifically charged with investigating and prosecuting pedophilia and child pornography cases.[1]
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