Chile: 284 Arrested During Demonstrations Commemorating Victims of Pinochet Dictatorship
Summary
Chile has arrested 284 people during demonstrations marking victims of Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship, with clashes reported between protesters and riot police in Santiago. The memorial events recalled the 1973 coup and the thousands killed, disappeared, tortured, or imprisoned under Pinochet’s rule.
Key Points
- Chile’s government said 284 people were arrested during demonstrations commemorating victims of Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship.
- Protesters clashed with riot police in Santiago, where officers used tear gas and water cannons to control violent incidents.
- The commemorations marked the 1973 coup against Salvador Allende and the abuses committed during Pinochet’s 1973–1990 rule.
- Former president Gabriel Boric attended the rally at Santiago’s General Cemetery.
