Thread by @_PNWSavage, Today Chilean protesters burned down the church of the riot police in [...]

PNW Savage (They/Them)

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Today Chilean protesters burned down the church of the riot police in Santiago, on the 1 yr anniversary of the beginning of the popular uprising against the ruling order, neoliberalism, inequality, & ultimately the state.

This is the second time this church has been burned during this uprising, and it was currently in the process of being repaired from the first holy barbecue.

The revolt began after a 30 peso increase in the transit fare, in the context of massive income inequality & a class of ultra rich people in power, most of whom have been in power since the days of the dictatorship of Pinochet which ended 30 years ago.

The initial calls for fare evasion gained popularity & momentum. It turned into a full blown rebellion, w/ militant protests spreading across the nation.

Often with the 'primera linea' (first line) battling the cops & keeping those in the back safe, clearing streets of riot cops, building massive barricades, and creating a beautiful culture of fierce resistance.

There been at least 34 protesters killed by police & military. Over 320 have been intentionally blinded by cops targeting the eyes of protesters, including Gustavo Gatica, lost both eyes because of cops. Their sacrifices have only intensified the fight against the system.

The original caption to this video
"The church of the pedophile cops, rapists and assassins of the people, has fallen"

Protesters turn up #Barricades in Concepcion sector #Nonguen in full curfew for the anniversary of the Social blast.
The canvas reads,
"Let's finish what we started."

#SocialBlast2020 #SocialBlast #Anniversary #October18th #ChileAwoke
#Blast
Reposted from @/resumen.cl on IG

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Lets not forget about our brothers & sisters fighting in Canada please ...