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Monthly Archives: October 2010
Mapuche Convicted Under Antiterrorism Law
As reported yesterday, October 27th, in El Mercurio, Raúl Castro Antipán was convicted of arson, attempted murder and conspiracy to commit terrorist acts by a court in Araucanía. These charges marked the first time the Antiterrorism Law has been applied to a Mapuche since the Chilean government modified the law several weeks ago. Continue reading
Chile to Invest US$ 20 Million in Mapuche Communities
Chile’s Secretary of State, Cristián Larroulet, announced on Friday, October 21st, that the Government is going to invest more than US$ 2o million into Mapuche communities. Continue reading
Chile Announces US$ 270 Million Development Plan for Rapa Nui
Following up on our earlier post, and according to an article by EMOL, Rodrigo Hinzpeter, the Minister of the Interior, announced today that the Chilean Government will invest US$ 270 million in Easter Island — which is 20 times more than what the Government’s budget has been for the Island over the past 15 years. The Government also announced that additional efforts will be made to improve Easter Island’s representation within the Chilean system. Continue reading
Minister of Interior to Share Conclusions with Rapa Nui
On Friday, the Minister of the Interior, Rodrigo Hinzpeter, landed on Easter Island to speak with individuals from the four working groups that were created over two months ago. These working groups had been given 60 days to address the issues of: land, immigration, the legal status of the island, and development. It is believed that the Government will present the results of these working groups to the Rapa Nui on Sunday, October 24th. Continue reading
Current Terrorism Charges Against Mapuche Dropped; Status of Future Cases Remains Unclear
According to many articles appearing in yesterday’s news, the Government has dropped all existing complaints filed against Mapuche individuals under the Antiterrorism Law, ensuring that those cases will now fall under the common penal code. Continue reading
Rapa Nui Developments in Recent Weeks
Major developments related to the ongoing controversy on Easter Island that concern Rapa Nui land claims and self-governance rights are expected as the end of October approaches. Based on an agreement reached with some Rapa Nui clans several weaks ago, the deadline—October 24th—for the Government-formed working groups to present their reports and proposed solutions is quickly approaching. Additionally, by that deadline, 26 families are expected to receive land titles.
Supreme Court Upholds Decision Against Lafkenche Communities
On October 14, 2010 the Supreme Court upheld a decision against a number of Lafkenche communities in the Mehuin area of the Los Ríos region in Chile. The case concerns the construction of a duct to discharge treated waste water from a cellulose plant in Valdivia into the ocean. The plant belongs to the company Celulosa Arauco y Constitución, S.A. Continue reading
Amidst Controversy, Senate Renews Debate on Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Peoples
The issue of Constitutional recognition of Indigenous peoples—and the consultation rights that it implies—has recently gained attention in Chile, as the Senate renews debate on the issue. Continue reading
Reforms to Military Justice Code Receive Final Approval from Congress
Earlier this week, the lower house of Congress approved the Senate modifications to a bill aimed at reforming the Military Justice Code. The bill will now pass to the President for his approval. Continue reading
Final Mapuche Hunger Striker Ends Strike
Luis Marileo, the youngest of the hunger strikers, renounced his fast after 41 days. The strike ended after Marileo reached an agreement with the National Youth Service (Sename) in Chile. Continue reading