During this day, the National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism of Chile published a statement condemning the acts of violence that occurred in the region of La Araucanía and criticizing the role that the press has had on them. “We would like these attacks to have some of the coverage that the Russian-Ukrainian conflict has,” the public statement said.
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In the statement they expressed that Chile was shaken by the attack that ended the life of the couple Luchsinger Mackay. “Today, nine years later, the cowardly attacks continue, this time affecting Ewald Luchsinger, a member of the Temuco Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism, who lives in the area with night police guard. Who had already burned a dairy last November, and in 2014 suffered the burning of his property, ”says the letter.
“We cannot remain indifferent to what is happening in the region of La Araucanía. Day after day we helplessly see how violence is accentuated in the area, affecting thousands of families who today live in fear, fear and frustration, before a State that offers no solutions or security”, they specify.
In addition, the union insisted on greater coverage by the media. “We would like these attacks to have some of the coverage that the Russian-Ukrainian conflict has. Currently, we find ourselves horrified witnessing in real time the death, destruction and desolation that this war has meant, however, less miles away, there are compatriots also suffering defenseless. Or is it that their lives no longer matter to us? ”, He sentenced.
“As the National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism of Chile, we categorically condemn all acts of violence and extend our support to those affected, as well as a call to all authorities, outgoing and incoming, to provide a prompt and effective solution to the situation that affects the area of La Araucanía”, closed the statement.
