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Chilean Circus of Saints and Sinners
Amidst a well orchestrated Chilean media blackout and after almost 50 days on hunger strike the health of the 32 Mapuche political prisoners incarcerated under anti terrorist law is in serious jeopardy MORE
Chile’s Senate President Urges Intervention To Forestall Mapuche Hunger-Strike Deaths
“The state cannot allow these men to die,” said Pizarro, who met Monday with Lorena Fries, head of the National Human Rights Institute and with Senators Patricio Walker and Jaime Quintana MORE
For Freedom
Mapuche political prisoners reject court order allowing officers to force feed them
This week, the conflict between Mapuches and the Chilean government had a new development, when a court authorized officers to force feed the 32 Mapuche political prisoners who are on hunger strike since last month MORE
UN Agency Rep Sent To Chile’s South To Discuss Mapuche Rights
Director Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry is meeting in Temuco this week with Araucanía Region (IX) officials to discuss the lack of progress in implementing the ILO’s Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention MORE
International Red Cross should oversee the medical support of the 31 indian political Prisoners
These civil rights activists were arrested on account of a dispute over land rights and, in accordance with the notorious anti-terrorism law that was created during Pinochet’s dictatorship MORE
Chile 18 Sep 2010 Chile celebrates 200 years since start of independence drive
In present times, Chile is facing an increasingly volatile indigenous conflict. The government has taken a confrontational position MORE
Press release from the Mapuche Political Prisoners from the Central Penitentiary in Concepción, Chile
We are doing this for our families, our communities, our people. We hope to inspire others who feel repressed to get up and make themselves heard in the name of justice MORE
UNPO Statement on the Human Rights of the Mapuche and the Current Hunger Strikes
Mr. Busdachin expressed his hope that the Chilean government will reform their treatment of the Mapuche and immediately free the hunger strikers or give them fair trials absent from paid witnesses and fabricated accusation MORE
Second Wave of Global Protest in Support of indigenous Mapuche Hunger Strikers
In Temuco, Chile, peaceful demonstrations were again disrupted by unsolicited violent police repression against the Mapuche supporters MORE
Chile:
Mapuche prisoners on hunger strike
Anti-terrorist legislation is being used against 32 Mapuche prisoners on hunger strike for actions taken to defend their lands. Families call for dialogue with authorities MORE
Demonstration in London in support of Mapuche political prisoners on hunger strike
The situation is given an added urgency by reports which suggest that the health of the detainees, some of whom have been on hunger strike since the 12th of last month, is being seriously jeopardised MORE
In view of the deterioration in the health of the MPP on hunger strike
Open letter to the President of Chile from MIL
The application of the Antiterrorist Law, the lack of independent and impartial courts and the lack of respect for due process has been a loss of trust in Chilean justice, which is viewed by the Mapuche merely as an instrument of domination of a colonialist character MORE
With their health deteriorating and without medical supervision the MPP continue their hunger strike
Serious and intense headaches, stomach and kidney pain, cramp in the legs, dizziness, disorientation, vomiting, feelings of faintness and momentary loss of vision are amongst the serious symptoms MORE
The Mapuche Are Not Cuban
Had they been Cuban, the hunger strike by 31 Chilean Mapuche would have hit the headlines of the "free press" all over the world, but… the Mapuche are not Cuban MORE
Mapuche Supporters Protest in Belgium for Political Prisoners in Chile
Pavelic said he asked for an interview with Chilean Ambassador to Belgium Carlos Appelgren, who declined to acknowledge the protesters, who even chained themselves to the embassy MORE
Mapuche Prisoners on Hunger Strike to Demand Talks
The hunger strike is a product of "the desperation of the Mapuche community members, who see all of the doors closing and that there is no political will to engage in talks MORE
Wallmapuwen Demands the Lliberation of leader detained by Lautaro Court
Its most vigorous rejection yet of the proceedings brought by the Chilean police was expressed in Temuko by the Executive Committee of the Wallmapuwen Mapuche Party MORE
Campaign in Support of Mapuche Political Prisoners Gains Momentum
The Mapuche struggle – of which the prisoners’ strike is only the most recent manifestation – is the latest chapter in a story which began with the campaign of genocide which was launched against the indigenous population MORE
Chile: Mote in the neighbor’s eye
The struggle of the Mapuche people is intensifying and the official response to their demands is increasingly brutal, that Sebastián Piñeira’s government is clearly exposing itself as an open violator of human rights and civil liberties MORE
August 12 - International Solidarity Day with the Mapuche Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike
If you have come here, it is because you are a person who does not tolerate injustice. It is because you do not want, with your silence and immobilism, to be an accomplice to a silent ethnic cleansing MORE
The Cold Shrill Battle Cry of Chilean State Bicentenial ‘Celebrations’
The age old land conflict between the Mapuche Nation and Chile rages on and whilst daily, the physical health of no less than 31 Mapuche political prisoners deteriorates, as they lay starving in their state imposed Chilean prison cells MORE
Mapuche Indian Prisoners Mount Hunger Strike in Chile
The prisoners are complaining that they are victims of police frame-ups and are demanding an end to practices that violate their human rights, among which they cite extortion, physical and psychological torture MORE
March in Temuco calls for the government to heed demands of prisoners on hunger strike
In several cities across the country public demonstrations have been held demanding that Mapuche political prisoners are freed, given a proper trial and demanding the end of the use of the Anti-Terrorism Law MORE
Mapuche and Solidarity organizations from Europe and North America
Since the 12th July 31 Mapuche political prisoners have been on hunger strike in the Chilean prisons of Concepcion, Temuco, Valdivia, Angol and Lebu MORE
Patriot Act or Act of Pacification?
Countless Mapuche political prisoners claim to have been the victims of torture during interrogation and detention, evidenced by photographs of their injuries and testimonies from human rights organisations MORE
31 jailed Mapuche Indians in Chile on hunger strike
Thirty-one jailed Mapuche Indians are on a hunger strike demanding that harsh anti-terrorist laws enacted during the military dictatorship and used to imprison them be overturned MORE
Mapuche Indians in Chilean Prisons Expand Hunger Strike
The anti-terrorism law allows people to be held in prison for up to two years without charges, denies defense attorneys access to the investigation and extends anonymity to witnesses MORE
Senator Visits Mapuche On Hunger Strike In Chilean Jails
Navarro said he felt it was urgent that the current government, to which he stands opposition, sit down with the Mapuche community MORE
Lonko’s, Life, Liberty and Land Rights
Waikilaf was again arrested on 12th May 2010 for alleged public disorder offense, during a peaceful public protest against the continued arbitrary detention of his mother following the failure of her appeal for release MORE
'Chileans Reluctant To Accept Mapuche Roots'
The fact that I was born into Chile’s upper class was extremely influential. I have lived alongside many individuals with racist and fascist tendencies that chose to pigeonhole the Mapuche people MORE
One week into Mapuche Indian hunger strike
For the past week they have been on on indefinite hunger strike in prison establishments in Concepción and Temuco, protesting against unfair arrest and detention MORE
Mapuche Alienation and the pursuit of Ancestral land rights
Without land, there is no autonomy, no independence, no freedom. Land provides sustenance, self sufficiency, liberty and independence MORE
Press Release on Mapuche Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike
We denounce the fact that we have been the subject of Media Setups carried out by the Public Ministry through Anti Mapuche prosecutors and corrupt police forces MORE
One solstice, One World, As Above, So Below
With the turning of the solstice we celebrate rebirth, renewal and the continuity of the sacred cycle of life, nature, spirit and harmony. Whilst in the southern hemisphere the Mapuche celebrate Wiñoy Xipantu MORE
The Voice of the Mapuche
One People, One Nation, Undivided by the Andes. The Mapuche people defeated the Spanish Crown invaders in the 15 century. Now days, their struggle is focused on maintaining their identity and ancestral territory MORE
X UNPO General Assembly resolution regarding the Mapuche people
On the occasion of the Xth session of the UNPO General Assembly, the following Mapuche resolution was adopted MORE
Chile’s Mapuche and new president
After two months of relative calm following the quake, Mapuche activists have resumed demonstrations to pressure the government to return ancestral lands and free their jailed leaders MORE
Brutal Sabotage of Indigenous Mapuche Earth Song by Chilean State Terrorism
Lonko Juana Calfunao was this week refused parole for the second consecutive time by the Chilean judiciary MORE
The Grand Araucanian Wars 1541-1883, in the Kingdom of Chile
The Mapuche Infantry & Cavalry, vs The Spanish Conquerors
The Mapuches accomplished what the mighty Aztec and Inca empires failed so overwhelming to do- to preserve their independence and keep the Spanish invaders at bay MORE
Chile’s Police Treatment of Mapuche Youth Denounced to UNICEF
The advocacy groups said that if Queipul were to return to his home or school, the police would arrest him and he would receive an unfair trial because of his Mapuche heritage MORE
Restoration of Historical Link to the Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia:
Portal Mapuche Launches Today
The Kingdom is a powerful political mechanism which is directly relevant to our struggle. If utilised to its full potential it could play a major role in the future resolution of our ongoing conflict MORE
Royal House of Araucania and Patagonia
Mapuche Appointed as New Representative for Foreign Affairs
Leading members of Mapuche International Link (MIL) were recognised for their contribution to the Mapuche people struggle during a royal ceremony last week MORE

On January 25, a delegation comprised of Sara De Witt (The organization of Chilean ex-Political Prisoners); Roberto Vasquez, (representative of the International Project for Human Rights, based in London); Martín Tellez (Solidarity Federation) and Reynaldo Mariqueo, (Mapuche International Link) arrived at the Chilean embassy in London to personally deliver a letter to the Chilean Ambassador, Rafael Moreno. MORE
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May, 2008
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London
Wednesday 7th
May, 2008
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Brighton
Moira Millan tours Europe in Fight Against Dams and Corporate Projects in Patagonia
Details - Click here
Letter handed to the Chilean Ambassador to the UK
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Photo:Reynaldo Mariqueo Handed a letter to Mr. Rafael Moreno, Chilean Ambassador to the UK.
We have created an “on line” petition MORE
Please support our campaign petition in support of Mapuche political prisoners who are fighting for the respect of their human rights.
From the 10th of October Jaime Marileo, Patricia Troncoso, José
Millalen, Héctor Llaitul, José Huenchunao, Ivan Llanquileo y
Waiklilaf Cadin Calfunao have been on indefinate hunger strike. We appeal for your solidarity and your support in signing a letter which we will send to the Chilean Government. Click Here
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INDIGENOUS FIGHT TO KEEP LAND IN CHILE
For the indigenous Pehuenches, the Bio-Bio River is sacred. According to their traditions, if the river is not respected, Mother Earth will get angry, nearby volcanoes will erupt and the land will tremble with earthquakes. MORE
- Special Article from the Washington Times
Victims of Earthquake and Tsunami in Chile: Mapuche communities seeking emergency humanitarian aid
Chile: Quake reveals social divide
Most in Chile’s Capital Unhappy With Quake Response
Chile earthquake: president Michelle Bachelet 'failed to grasp scale of devastation'
The Uprising Of Chile’s Mapuche Indians
Protests highlight plight of Chile's Mapuche Indians
Urgent Appeal for the liberation of Chief Juana Calfunao
The Cold and Unforgiving Embrace of Chilean State Terrorism
Planet Hollywood vs Mapuche Cosmic Vision
The Mapuche, One Nation, One Flag, One Territory, One Truth
Chile: Mapuche unrest provokes new dictator tactics
The Mapuche Nation Ups the Ante
Chile's Mapuches Call for Regional Autonomy
Chile extends indigenous rights
Mapuche Cosmic Vision and the Road to Redemption for Mapuche Werken, Victor Ancalaf
The Mapuche Struggle for Autonomy
Mapuche Eviction In Quillen, Argentina
Mapuche Warriors Sacrifice Life for Redemption of Mapuche Nation
Mapuche Protests Continue in Southern Chile
International Native Tradition Interchange: Public Statement on Violence in Wallmapu - Chile
Massive farewell to Mapuche activist Assassinated by the Chilean police
Autopsy reveals Mapuche activist hit in the shoulder by police bullet
Murder of Young Mapuche Land Rights Defender: Heralds New Wave of Mapuche Resistance
Chile's Mapuches announce alliance to push fight
Chile: Mapuche Activist's Death Heats Up Conflict
Rights-Chile: New Wave of Mapuche Land Conflicts
Chile: More Violence in Wake of Mapuche Death
Chilean Police Seek French Pro-Mapuche Activist
Chile police 'victimise Mapuche'
Solemn declaration of the Prince of Araucanía and Patagonia
Bristol Latin America Forum 25th April 2009
Chile: State Seizes Mapuche "Terrorist”
Statement given by Miss Andrea Marifil to the Human Rights Council
Chilean Police Arrested for 2005 Puerto Montt Kidnapping
Benetton need to practice what they preach
Public Declaration by the Fijke Mogen Mapuche Association of Coj Coj
Flor Rayen Calfunao and Relmutray Cadin: Switzerland examines Mapuches' request for political asylum
Chile indigenous politics on the move
Voice of the Mapuche people
Demand Response of Commissioner Egaña: Repression and detention of Mapuche Students in Temuko by Police
Brutal police repression against the Mapuche Pascual Coña Community
Mapuche Girl Seeks Political Asylum in Switzerland
Due to political persecution and imprisonment of her entire family: Appeal for refuge in Europe for a Mapuche girl
Intervention of Werken Reynaldo Mariqueo in the Human Rights Council of the UN
Mapuche Political Prisoner Situation:
The threatened transfer of Jaime Huenchullán to Victoria Prison
Mapuche representatives meet Sinn Féin
International mission confirms serious rights violations
From the hands of the Mayor of Geneva: Rayen Calfunao Received an Award Recognizing her Humanitarian Work
IX UNPO General Assembly resolution regarding the Mapuche people
The Missing Delegates: Opening the World Order to de facto States
UNPO 9th General Assembly - May 2008
Chile Indigenous Policy Report Slams Celco and Pascua Lama Projects
Native Spirit Festival
Swiss film about indigenous movement attracts interest in South America
Political persecution and judicial bias against the Lafkenche-Mapuche leader
Chilean Democracy Expels Foreign Mapuche Sympathisers
Mapuches Delegates appeal to the Human Rights Council
Chile: Emerging Party Seeks Self-Government for Mapuche People
Americas Program Special Report: Historical Mapuche Hunger Strike Ends in Success
UNPO Support Petition to Appoint UN Rapporteur on Mapuche Human Rights
Message from Prince Philippe of Araucanía and Patagonia on the Mapuche Nation Day of Sovereignty
After 112 days: Patricia Troncoso puts an End to Her Hunger Strike
Chile: Indigenous Rights Activist Ends 111-Day Hunger Strike
Rights-Chile: In the Mapuche People's Heartland
Striker ends 112 days of fasting: Patricia Troncoso: “I am ending my hunger strike”
Failure of Chilean diplomacy: Delegation Concerned with Treatment of Mapuche Prisoners Ignored by UK Chilean Embassy
Demonstration Held in London to Express Solidarity with Mapuche Political Prisoners
Mapuche Hunger Striker Force-Fed by Chilean Authorities
Chief Juana Calfunao appoints Reynaldo Mariqueo Werken Mapuche to the European Union
Chile: Documentary-maker jailed for filming a documentary on the Mapuche struggle against forestry companies - WRM's bulletin Nº 132, July 2008
Born Guilty - Chile's Hidden War Against the Mapuche. Written by Natalie Hart - Monday, 25 August 2008
Chile's Mapuche Indians in new battle for lands. By Pav Jordan (Reuters) Tue Jan 29, 2008
At the request of family members we make: An urgent appeal to save the life of Patricia Troncoso. Press Release - January 14th, 2008
Police Brutality in "Democratic" Chile : Mapuche Student Shot Dead; Political Prisoner Slowly Dying From Hunger Strike. Mapuche International Link - 13th January 2008
Chile Hunger Striker Hits Three Month Mark: IAHRC Inquires After Health Of Political Prisoner Patricia Troncoso - By Benjamin Witte - Friday, 11 January 2008
Police Killing of Chile Mapuche Youth Sparks Unrest - By Ben Witte - Monday, 07 January 2008
Chile: Mapuche student killed in land conflict - By WW4 Report - Monday, January 07 2008
Chile police kill Mapuche youth in Region IX: Indigenous protestors refuse to hand over victim's body - By Benjamin Witte - January 4, 2008
AFDD Blasts Chile's UNHRC Ambitions - By Benjamin Witte - Monday, 07 January 2008
Mapuche Land Conflict Stained With Blood - By Daniela Estrada - Santiago, January 3, 2008 (IPS)
Eleventh Hour for Mapuche Political Prisoners - Tuesday 11 th December 2007
Chile: Indigenous Hunger Strikers in Critical Condition - by Daniela Estrada - Santiago, December 7, 2007 (IPS)
The Mapuche, are calling for a EU Parliament resolution against Chile - Press Release - Europe, 6 November 2007.
Argentine Indian beatified by Catholic Church in Patagonia - The Associated Press - November 11, 2007
To protect the human rights of the Mapuche political prisoners on hunger strike
Mapuche vigil at the Chilean embassy in London - Press Release – 25th October, 2007
Mapuche supporters call for Vigil at London, Chilean Embassy - 22nd October, 2007
Mapuche Chief Juana Calfunao saved at the 11th hour - By Nina Dean - 22 nd October 2007
A call for action on the 26th of October 2007: Day of international solidarity with the Mapuche people - 15th of October 2007
Mapuche Protest in Chile Draws Thousands: Marchers In Santiago Aim To Confront “500 Years Of Denial” - 16 October, 2007
Chief Juana Calfunao brave Mapuche defender of soil, spirit and self determination - By Nina Dean - 9th October 2007
A letter To His Holiness The Dalai Lama on the situation of Mapuche Chief Juana Calfunao - 7th October, 2007
After 61 days of Hunger strike: Chief Juana Calfunao and her sister fight for life in a Chilean prison - 6th October 2007
After 58 days on hunger-strike: Life of Mapuche Chief in serious danger - Press Release - 3rd October 2007
Mapuche International Link Delegation in Rome: A Letter to Pope Benedict the XVI - 19th September 2007
Update on the current situation of the Mapuche in Chile: Grave Concern for Mapuche Chief on hunger strike - 27 September 2007
Chile: Rights of Mapuche Indians Still Not Ensured. By Daniela Estrada (IPS) - Santiago, May 24, 2007
Shadows in the big city. By Andrea Aravena Reyes * Published by MIL* June, 2007
The Mapuche in Chile. By Raul Zibechi (ZNet) - August 01, 2007
To all political and corporate institutions of Norway, Finland and Switzerland - Europe, May 2007
Public Statement by Waikilaf Cadin Calfunao - 18 January 2007
Lawsuit following destruction of altar of Lleupeco shaman Machi Sonia Cheuque - January 16th 2007
Sample Letter on Lonko Juana Calfunao detention - Bristol, 16 de diciembre, 2006
Outcry over imprisonment of Chief Juana Calfunao - Bristol , 23rd November, 2006