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Chile to open embassy in occupied Palestine

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has announced that during his presidency his country will open an embassy in occupied Palestine.

Chile has the largest Palestinian population outside of the Middle East, estimated to be more than 300,000. In 2011 Chile recognised Palestine as a state and supported its entrance to UNESCO.
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