Mapuche rising

About ten percent (10%) of the population in Chile are Mauche, the first Nations people of that country. After a long struggle 17 seats of the (Chilean) parliament are reserved for the Mapuche. Here are some of their photos (thanks to Marcial Parada) – Ian Curr, Ed., 6 Oct 2023.

Salvador Allende with Mapuche elder in Santiago. Allende’s government was deposed by a military coup supported by the CIA in 1973.

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