On the eve of the scheduled conference, the Chilean organizer of the event was arrested by police and held for several days for previously passing false checks. This would be the first Nazi political party in the country since the National Socialist Workers Party lost its legal status in 1969. Ecumenical groups exist, although they often are formed on an ad hoc basis, depending on the issue involved. The U.S. Embassy discusses religious freedom issues with the Government in the overall context of the promotion of human rights. U.S. Embassy representatives have met with a wide variety of religious leaders, including Santiago's Archbishop and key representatives of Evangelical and Jewish organizations.
Informal contact is maintained with representatives and leaders of several other faiths.