Chilean Government Obstructs Mapuche Participation in December Elections

Item Type

Journal Article

Abstract Note

In 1991, 144 Mapuches were taken to court for occupying land that the Chilean government claims they have no right to own. While this case is in progess, Mapuche leader Aucan Huilcaman is denied eligibility to run for congress.

Date

Fall and Winter 1993

Issue

3,4

Pages

9

Publication Title

Abya Yala News: Journal of the South and Meso American Indian Rights Center (SAIIC)

Title

Chilean Government Obstructs Mapuche Participation in December Elections

Volume

7