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Colonia Dignidad: The Torture Colony Author: Colonia Dignidad entrance. Created in 1961, Colonia Dignidad (Dignity Colony), known today as Villa Baviera, was once a respected German commune in Chile. Located 4 hours outside of Santiago, the colony was founded by German national, Paul Schäfer. A preacher, Schäfer obtained political power and controlled the colony for more than three decades. Though, little did people know that this colony was actually home to suffering, sexual abuse and forced...