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Kast on October 18: "We hope it never happens again"
The president called for looking to the future and did not address the pardons sought by the National Libertarian Party seven years after the social uprising.
Deputy Bassa defends the social uprising and says he does not hand out indulgences
The Broad Front lawmaker told EmolTV that the discontent of 2019 persists in households and criticized Providencia Mayor Jaime Bellolio.
Gael Yeomans condemns violence during the social uprising and criticizes the right's interpretation
The Broad Front leader accused the right of ignoring the social dimension of the 2019 protests when commemorating October 18.
Criteria: Kast's approval rises to 28% and disapproval falls to 60%
The Agenda Criteria poll also measured unprompted presidential preferences, the social unrest and the TAG toll reduction on Autopista Central.
Bassa defends October 18 demands seven years after social uprising
The Broad Front deputy said debt and low pensions continue to affect families, and responded to Providencia Mayor Jaime Bellolio.
Alberto Mayol: the social uprising no longer serves anyone politically
The University of Santiago academic warns that distrust in institutions persists and could take forms other than street protests.
Lautaro Carmona defends October 18 demands seven years after social unrest
The Communist Party leader urged people not to view October 18 solely through the lens of violence and rejected pardons for those convicted of crimes against humanity.
La Serena commission denies parole to Luis Castillo Opazo
The man pardoned over the October 18 unrest whose case cost Minister Marcela Ríos her job will remain in prison because of his very high risk of reoffending, according to the Prison Service.
Disapproval of social uprising rises to 64% seven years after October 18, according to Panel Ciudadano-UDD
A UDD survey that tracked 978 people since 2019 shows that only 31% now consider the social uprising necessary.
Arrau rules out classifying Aliste Vega's funeral as high risk
The Security Minister discussed rules on the use of force, the period for arrests in flagrante delicto and funding for police and the prison service at the police committee meeting.
Deputy Rodríguez says Kast should have pardoned police officers on March 11
The Republican lawmaker is promoting the "Imprisoned for Serving" campaign and asking the Senate to discuss a general pardon for convicted uniformed personnel.
Nicolás Somma: issues buried after the failed constitutional process could resurface
The UC academic rules out another social uprising, but warns that cuts or breaches of the moral compact with the state would increase the risk of protests.
Ruling coalition parties sign letter against violence seven years after social unrest
UDI, RN, Republicans, Evópoli, PCC and Demócratas condemn the violence of October 18 and call on the remaining parties to join before Sunday.
Tohá warns Kast that pardoning uniformed personnel would cause "very great harm"
The former interior minister questioned pardons driven by pressure from political camps, as happened with Boric's pardons related to the social unrest.
Former Minister Gajardo rejects pardons for those convicted of crimes against humanity
The former justice minister said humanitarian cases involving serious illness should be decided by the courts, not the President.
National Human Rights Institute says state has serious outstanding human rights obligations seven years after social uprising
Of more than 12,000 complaints of institutional violence during the October 18 unrest, only 219 resulted in convictions, according to Public Prosecutor’s Office data.
Aliste Vega died six days after requesting a humanitarian pardon from Kast
The former Lautaro member's request divided the Republican Party, prompted Macarena Santelices's resignation and puts pressure on the approach of considering pardons case by case.
Minister Arrau promises sanctions after unrest on anniversary of social uprising
The public security minister reported around 30 arrests and six police officers injured, and said the evidence is already with prosecutors.
Kast urges a look to the future ahead of October 18 anniversary and avoids discussing pardons
The President ruled out an official event marking the social unrest, despite pressure from libertarian Senator Vanessa Kaiser, and did not answer questions about pardons.
Kast rules out official event marking October 18 as governing parties prepare joint statement
La Moneda will not commemorate the seventh anniversary of the social unrest, while Johannes Kaiser's libertarians criticize the government's omission.