Thousands Mobilize and Struggle in Chile
Featured image: protest against the evictions blocks the route 68 – Valparaiso. Source: Newspaper El Pueblo’s Facebook account.
The newspaper El Pueblo has reported in recent weeks on numerous mobilizations across the country. The Chilean people are fighting for their right to housing, against the disappearance of their rights activists, and in this way, they confront the State and latifundium.
Recently, nine months have passed since the disappearance of Julia Chuñil Catricura, a 73-year-old Mapuche woman. Her community is facing large landowners. El Pueblo explains that Julia Chuñil is a defender of the land. An extensive article on this issue has been written by the newspaper in its latest edition.
On the occasion of the nine months since the disappearance of Julia Chuñil, hundreds have protested against the State and latifundium.
Recently, residents of the Campamento Unión sin Frontera in Placilla blocked Route 68 – Valparaíso in protest against the eviction order that seeks to leave them homeless. Currently, 120 families live in the area:
