Different incidents were experienced during the demonstration, mainly in Central Station, where a group of students was beaten by street vendors.
A high school student is seriously and life-threatening, following being attacked during the march convened by the Confederation of Secondary Students (Confech), which took place this Friday morning in downtown Santiago.
The Mayor of Ñuñoa, Emilia Ríos, revealed that a student from Liceo 7 of the commune was seriously injured.
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“With deep consternation we must communicate that in the framework of the demonstration called by university students, a student from Liceo 7 He was brutally assaulted in circumstances that are still being investigated.”said the communal chief through a statement.
“These deplorable facts must be clarified as soon as possible and the prosecution of those responsible must be a priority for the authorities”he added.
With regret, we communicate to the community the situation of a student from Liceo 7 who is today in vital risk, as a result of a beating he received in circumstances that must be clarified. We are in contact with the family to support him in whatever he requires. Justice must be done! pic.twitter.com/elgd0BGV6t
– Emilia Ríos Saavedra (@EmiliaRiosS) March 26, 2022
The mayor clarified that they will file a complaint with the Public Ministry and assured that provide legal assistance to the family of the affected student.
Before, the Municipality of Estación Central had announced a lawsuit once morest the people who attacked the students who were marching down the Alameda up to your community. In social networks there are multiple records of people beating students with stones, sticks and fists.
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