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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

News Archive

Demonstration in support of the Mapuche political prisoners on hunger strike
A call from Mapuche organisations in Santiago

mapuche demonstration
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

Meetings

Tuesday 6th
May, 2008
19:30 Hs.
London

Wednesday 7th
May, 2008
19.30 Hs.
Brighton

Moira Millan tours Europe in Fight Against Dams and Corporate Projects in Patagonia

Details - Click here

Photo: Reynaldo Mariqueo and Mr. Rafael Moreno, Chilean Ambassador to the UK 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.

Reynaldo Mariqueo, on behalf of MIL and Roberto Vásquez on behalf of ex Chilean Political Prisoners in the UK headed the delegation which on the 26th of October 2007 held a meeting with the Chilean Ambassador. You can also express your support for Mapuche political prisoner MORE

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

OTHER NEWS

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