Desplazamiento forzado interno en Chile (1973-1990): consecuencias económicas y sociales de una invisibilidad histórica

<p dir="ltr">This article examines the phenomenon of forced internal displacement during the Chilean dictatorship (1973–1990), arguing that this human rights violation has been rendered invisible in both official discourse and the country’s transitional justice processes. Through the study of three emblematic cases, which reflect different types of the phenomenon —the Panguipulli Forestry and Timber Complex (COFOMAP), the eradication of urban camps in Santiago, and the pseudo-expropriation of the Vega family— the regime’s strategies for controlling territory, reconfiguring property, and promoting economic interests are revealed. The article highlights that the lack of recognition and reparation for victims constitutes a historical debt, underscoring the need to include the phenomenon and its consequences in transitional justice processes.</p>