Chile's far‑right group La Cofradía condemned for abusive autism jokes

A video circulated online showing members of the Chilean far‑right group La Cofradía making jokes that referenced pedophilia and sexual abuse of children with autism spectrum disorder. The footage sparked a wave of criticism, with observers denouncing the content as a trivialisation of violence against vulnerable children.

The group is linked to extremist activist Johannes Kaiser and is described as a digital space that promotes hegemonic masculinity, ridicules difference, and uses humiliation to assert dominance. In response to criticism, participants of a television program targeted a columnist with personal insults rather than engaging with the arguments presented. The incident is seen as indicative of a broader culture of cruelty within the group, where humor serves as a mechanism for establishing hierarchies among men.