Foro de Madrid summit in Santiago sparks protests and clashes

Foro de Madrid Santiago protests José Antonio Kast Javier Milei Chilean politics

The Foro de Madrid summit, a gathering of international right-wing and conservative leaders, has commenced in Santiago, Chile. The event features prominent figures including Argentine President Javier Milei and Chilean President José Antonio Kast. During the summit, Milei praised Chile’s stability, while U.S. Ambassador Brandon Judd participated in discussions regarding the United States' role in Ibero-America.

The summit has triggered significant domestic unrest. Thousands of students and workers have taken to the streets in Santiago to protest against the forum and the policies of the Kast administration. Clashes between protesters and police have resulted in at least 25 detentions and two injuries, with authorities utilizing water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds.

Opposition political parties and labor organizations, including the Central Unitaria de Trabajadores (CUT), have formally denounced the forum. They argue the event serves as a platform for extremist and denialist discourse that threatens social and civil rights. Meanwhile, the UDI party has proposed educational reforms to teach the history of recent constitutional processes in schools.

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Carabineros de Chile · Central Unitaria de Trabajadores de Chile · Chile · Foro de Madrid · Fundación Disenso · Javier Milei · José Antonio Kast · Santiago · Santiago Abascal

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[● 2 SOURCES] At least 25 students were detained and two were injured during clashes with police in Santiago. piensachile.com · www.telesurtv.net
[● 9 SOURCES] The Foro de Madrid summit is being held in Santiago, Chile, featuring leaders from the right-wing and conservative movements. piensachile.com · www.telesurtv.net · www.brasil247.com · dete.gr · reddenoticias.online · +3 more
[● 2 SOURCES] President José Antonio Kast has proposed eight constitutional reforms, including powers to declare an emergency for up to eight months without parliamentary approval. dete.gr · reportediario.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] U.S. Ambassador Brandon Judd participated in a panel at the forum discussing the role of the United States in Ibero-America. www.prensa-latina.cu · reddenoticias.online
[● 3 SOURCES] Argentine President Javier Milei spoke at the Foro de Madrid, praising Chile’s stability following the removal of Allende. piensachile.com · www.telesurtv.net · reddenoticias.online
[● 3 SOURCES] Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse student protesters in Santiago. piensachile.com · www.prensa-latina.cu · www.telesurtv.net
[● 3 SOURCES] Esteban Navarro, a regional political secretary for the Communist Party, condemned the forum as a platform for hate and denialism. www.brasil247.com · cut.cl
[● 8 SOURCES] Protesters in Santiago are demonstrating against the Foro de Madrid summit and President José Antonio Kast’s policies. dete.gr · piensachile.com · www.prensa-latina.cu · www.telesurtv.net · www.brasil247.com · +1 more