Hundreds returned to the streets of Chile in support of political prisoners of the 2019 uprising as well as in opposition to the open-pit Dominga Mine in the Coquimbo region, near the extremely biodiverse ecosystem of the Humboldt Archipelago off the coast.
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Hundreds of protesters across Chile marched against the approval of the new open-pit Dominga mine, which threatens the ecosystem of the Humboldt Archipelago, one of the most biodiverse in the world. After it was approved, widespread clashes occurred, centered around La Serena, the capital of the Coquimbo region in which the mine was being built.
Thousands of protesters across Chile returned to the streets of multiple cities in support of the political prisoners of the social war, including anarchists, Mapuche insurgents, and participants in the 2019 uprising. Police attacked the demonstrations occurring, causing intense clashes in several locations.
Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Chile in support of the prisoners of the social war in Chile, including anarchists, Mapuche insurgents, and participants in the 2019 national uprising. Police attacked the demonstrations in several cities, leading to widespread clashes throughout the night.
Around 4000 people arrived in Lumako for the Eluwün (funeral) of Mapuche chief Pablo Marchant, killed by police during clashes at the site of an attack on deforestation equipment by insurgents seeking to reclaim land belonging to the indigenous people of Chile.
Clashes across the indigenous region of Araucania continued after the police killing of Mapuche chief Pablo Marchant during a sabotage operation against deforestation equipment, with protests and roadblocks occurring in various roads and cities.
Clashes occurred between insurgents and Chilean government forces across the indigenous region of Araucania after the killing of Mapuche chief Pablo Marchant, in a fight with police during a sabotage operation against deforestation equipment in the town of Carahue.
Over 5,000 protesters gathered to pay homage at the funeral of Luisa Toledo Sepúlveda, a leftist Mapuche activist known for continuing the legacy of her 3 sons murdered by the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile during the 1980s. Clashes with police and looting occurred along the caravan's route, though the funeral itself occurred without incidents.
Thousands of protesters in Santiago took to the streets in support of prisoners of the social war during the first session of a convention tasked with drafting a new constitution for Chile. Police repressed the demonstration, leading to widespread clashes across the capital city.
Hundreds of protesters in Santiago returned to the streets in a round of mobilization in support of prisoners of the uprising in Chile, demanding an immediate general pardon and release of all those convicted of resisting state power during the revolt of October 18th, 2019. Police repressed the demonstration with tear gas and water cannons, resulting in widespread clashes around Plaza Dignidad.
Hundreds of protesters in Valparaiso marched on the National Congress of Chile while president Sebastián Piñera gave a State of the Nation address, demanding his immediate resignation and the release of all political prisoners of the 18th of October Uprising. Police repressed the demonstration, leading to widespread clashes and police violence throughout the day.
Hundreds of protesters across Santiago took to the streets in a day of mobilization in solidarity with prisoners of the uprising in Chile. Demonstrators demanded their immediate release and a general pardon for all convictions made related to the 18th of October Uprising, burning barricades, and clashing with police at various points across the Chilean capital city.
Hundreds of protesters in Santiago took to the streets in solidarity with the Palestinian struggle and in solidarity with Chilean political prisoners convicted during the uprising against neoliberalism and police violence. Police violently repressed the demonstration, implementing a blackout in the city center and using water cannons to attack the crowd.
Hundreds of protesters in Santiago took to the streets in a general strike in opposition to the rule of Chile by neoliberal right-wing president Sebastian Piñera. Demonstrators gathered at various sites across the capital city, clashing with police who arrived to repress the gatherings.
Hundreds of protesters at various sites across Santiago took to the streets on the anniversary of the founding of the Carabineros, Chile's national police organization, demanding its immediate disbandment. Demonstrators set barricades on fire and blocked roads, clashing with Carabineros who arrived to clear them.