Chile’s president vows tougher school security following recent stabbing and firearms incidents

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SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — President José Antonio Kast said Monday that his administration will tighten security measures at Chile’s schools, following two incidents involving weapons and amid growing concern about school violence in the South American country. The announcement follows a deadly attack Friday that left one dead and four wounded. The pledge also came on the same day that another student was detained while attempting to enter a school with a loaded firearm. “We are going to have to