Chileans confront a homelessness crisis, a first for one of South America's richest countries

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A pandemic-induced recession combined with a housing crunch and migrant influx have swelled Chile’s homeless population like never before. Over the last four years, the rate of homelessness in one of South America's richest economies has jumped more than 30%, transforming the streets of a country that prides itself on its prosperity. Chile said it has registered 21,126 homeless people this year, compared to 15,435 in 2020. Government figures rely on single-night snapshots by municipalities. Social workers put the real count around 40,000. (AP video shot by Mauricio Cuevas)