Chilean American stolen as a baby reunites with his birth mother 36 years later
Kyle Adler, a Chilean American, discovered he was stolen from his biological mother as a baby, leading to an identity crisis and a reunion with her 36 years later. He was adopted by an American family and raised in Chicago, unaware of his origins until he sought to find his birth mother. The case highlights the broader issue of child theft during Chile's dictatorship under Augusto Pinochet, where thousands of children were taken from their families.
- ▪Kyle Adler was stolen from his Chilean mother, Ana Maria Navarrete, at nine months old and adopted by an American family.
- ▪Adler's reunion with his birth mother occurred in February 2026, facilitated by DNA tracing and organizations assisting Chilean adoptees.
- ▪The Chilean government estimates that over 20,000 children were stolen from families during the Pinochet regime.
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World News Chilean American stolen as a baby reunites with his birth mother 36 years later By Associated Press Published May 28, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google MIAMI — Kyle Adler’s discovery that he was stolen from his Chilean mother as a baby came as a shock, sparking an identity crisis that lasted years and led to a reunion with his biological mother earlier this year. “It’s been so eye-opening to see who my people are,” Adler said. “I feel the love, I feel the compassion, the care — it’s nice to have a family again.” Adopted by an American family when he was nine months old, the 36-year-old is one of thousands of children who were stolen from Chilean families during the 17-year dictatorship of Gen.
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