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The [[MIR (Revolutionary Left Movement, Chile)]], Manuel Rodríguez Patriotic Front and other Left Wing guerillas and supporting leftists among the civilian population waged a revolutionary war in Chile from 1965 until 1989. The Chilean Left Wing Guerrillas and supporters initially advocated revolution to overthrow Chilean [[Christian Democrat]] President [[Eduardo Frei Montalva|Eduardo Nicanor Frei Montalva]] (1964-1970) in order to establish a Communist dictatorship.<ref>"The Movement of the Revolutionary Left (MIR) waged a revolutionary terrorist struggle in Chile from 1965 until 1989. The MIR initially advocated revolution to overthrow the longest-standing democracy in Latin America in order to establish a Marxist regime." World Terrorism: An Encyclopedia of Political Violence from Ancient Times to the Post-9/11 Era, James Ciment, p. 196, Routledge, 2015</ref> By 1969, the MIR had developed an underground structure of armed platoons across Chile. These platoons began to rob banks to fund operations, giving some stolen money to the poor in a propaganda move. At its strongest in 1970, the MIR had some 40,000 members. As the threat of a military coup increased, the MIR helped [[Salvador Allende|Allende]] build up militias in order to fight off the Chilean Army. 13,000 foreign nationals also helped leftists train in the countryside with Russian-supplied weapons.<ref>''"Más o menos 13 mil instructores y aventureros extranjeros adiestran con armas soviéticas a los grupos de terroristas chilenos de extrema izquierda para la lucha por el poder."'' Victoria sin Guerra, Graf Hans Huyn, p. 280, Andres Bello, 1987</ref>

The [[MIR (Revolutionary Left Movement, Chile)]], Manuel Rodríguez Patriotic Front and other Left Wing guerillas and supporting leftists among the civilian population waged a revolutionary war in Chile from 1965 until 1989. The Chilean Left Wing Guerrillas and supporters initially advocated revolution to overthrow Chilean [[Christian Democrat]] President [[Eduardo Frei Montalva|Eduardo Nicanor Frei Montalva]] (1964-1970) in order to establish a Communist dictatorship.<ref>"The Movement of the Revolutionary Left (MIR) waged a revolutionary terrorist struggle in Chile from 1965 until 1989. The MIR initially advocated revolution to overthrow the longest-standing democracy in Latin America in order to establish a Marxist regime." World Terrorism: An Encyclopedia of Political Violence from Ancient Times to the Post-9/11 Era, James Ciment, p. 196, Routledge, 2015</ref> By 1969, the MIR had developed an underground structure of armed platoons across Chile. These platoons began to rob banks to fund operations, giving some stolen money to the poor in a propaganda move. At its strongest in 1970, the MIR had some 40,000 members. As the threat of a military coup increased, the MIR helped [[Salvador Allende|Allende]] build up militias in order to fight off the Chilean Army. 13,000 foreign nationals also helped leftists train in the countryside with Russian-supplied weapons.<ref>''"Más o menos 13 mil instructores y aventureros extranjeros adiestran con armas soviéticas a los grupos de terroristas chilenos de extrema izquierda para la lucha por el poder."'' Victoria sin Guerra, Graf Hans Huyn, p. 280, Andres Bello, 1987</ref>

On September 4th 1970, when Chileans elected as president Salvador Allende Gossens a Marxist, the MIR decided to carry out his socialist reforms by force. In December 1971, Chilean women organized the highly successful ''March of the Empty Pots'' in Santiago to protest against Allende. Thousands of women —  numbers vary from 15,000 to 50,000 —  marched through the streets of the Chilean capital Santiago, banging empty pots and pans and yelling slogans against the Socialist reforms.<ref>[http://www.psupress.org/books/titles/0-271-02174-8.html Right-Wing Women in Chile]</ref>

On September 4, 1970, when Chileans elected as president Salvador Allende Gossens a Marxist, the MIR decided to carry out his socialist reforms by force. In December 1971, Chilean women organized the highly successful ''March of the Empty Pots'' in Santiago to protest against Allende. Thousands of women —  numbers vary from 15,000 to 50,000 —  marched through the streets of the Chilean capital Santiago, banging empty pots and pans and yelling slogans against the Socialist reforms.<ref>[http://www.psupress.org/books/titles/0-271-02174-8.html Right-Wing Women in Chile]</ref>

The leftists violence and civilian protests against Allende resulted in the military coup led by General [[Augusto Pinochet]] on September 11th 1973 who largely defeated the marxist guerrillas and left-wing radicals hidden among the civilian population through detentions, disappearances and counterinsurgency warfare.<ref>"In 1970, when Chile elected as president Salvador Allende a Marxist, the MIR decided to implement his policies by force. This prompted a military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet who struck a blow against the Left from which the MIR never recovered." World Terrorism: An Encyclopedia of Political Violence from Ancient Times to the Post-9/11 Era, James Ciment, p. 196, Routledge, 2015</ref> In late 1974, [[Andrés Pascal Allende]], nephew of the late president Allende Gossens, assumed leadership of the remnants of the MIR and continued to attack military and civilian targets.

The leftists violence and civilian protests against Allende resulted in the military coup led by General [[Augusto Pinochet]] on September 11, 1973 who largely defeated the marxist guerrillas and left-wing radicals hidden among the civilian population through detentions, disappearances and counterinsurgency warfare.<ref>"In 1970, when Chile elected as president Salvador Allende a Marxist, the MIR decided to implement his policies by force. This prompted a military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet who struck a blow against the Left from which the MIR never recovered." World Terrorism: An Encyclopedia of Political Violence from Ancient Times to the Post-9/11 Era, James Ciment, p. 196, Routledge, 2015</ref> In late 1974, [[Andrés Pascal Allende]], nephew of the late president Allende Gossens, assumed leadership of the remnants of the MIR and continued to attack military and civilian targets.

==Guerrilla warfare==

==Guerrilla warfare==

During the first three months of the [[Augusto Pinochet regime (Chile, 1973–90)]], the Chilean armed forces and carabiniers suffered 162 killed in operations against the Marxist guerrillas and civilian supporters of the ''MIR'' and Chilean Communist Party.<ref>Latin America's Wars: The Age of the Professional Soldier, 1900–2001, Robert L. Scheina, p. 326, Potomac Books, 2003</ref>At least 254 members of the Chilean Security Forces were killed in the line of duty from 1973 to 1989.<ref>[http://www.todoporchile.com/memorial.htm MEMORIAL EN MEMORIA DE AQUELLOS QUE CAYERON DEFENDIENDO A CHILE DE LOS ATAQUES TERRORISTAS, Y DE QUIENES MURIERON DEBIDO AL ACCIONAR DE LOS TERRORISTAS]</ref><ref>[http://www.elquintopoder.cl/justicia/la-otra-cara-de-los-derechos-humanos-en-chile/ La otra cara de los derechos humanos en Chile]</ref>East Germany had helped arm Allende's ''Unidad Popular'' (Unity Popular or ''UP'') government, supplying 5,000 sub-machine-guns to the guerrillas.<ref>''"También el gobierno liberal-socialista de Bonn entrega armas al régimen de Allende: por lo menos 5 mil ametralladoras."'' Victoria sin Guerra, Graf Hans Huyn, p. 280, Andres Bello, 1987</ref>

During the first three months of the [[Augusto Pinochet regime (Chile, 1973–90)]], the Chilean armed forces and carabiniers suffered 162 killed in operations against the Marxist guerrillas and civilian supporters of the ''MIR'' and Chilean Communist Party.<ref>Latin America's Wars: The Age of the Professional Soldier, 1900–2001, Robert L. Scheina, p. 326, Potomac Books, 2003</ref> At least 254 members of the Chilean Security Forces were killed in the line of duty from 1973 to 1989.<ref>[http://www.todoporchile.com/memorial.htm MEMORIAL EN MEMORIA DE AQUELLOS QUE CAYERON DEFENDIENDO A CHILE DE LOS ATAQUES TERRORISTAS, Y DE QUIENES MURIERON DEBIDO AL ACCIONAR DE LOS TERRORISTAS]</ref><ref>[http://www.elquintopoder.cl/justicia/la-otra-cara-de-los-derechos-humanos-en-chile/ La otra cara de los derechos humanos en Chile]</ref> East Germany had helped arm Allende's ''Unidad Popular'' (Unity Popular or ''UP'') government, supplying 5,000 sub-machine-guns to the guerrillas.<ref>''"También el gobierno liberal-socialista de Bonn entrega armas al régimen de Allende: por lo menos 5 mil ametralladoras."'' Victoria sin Guerra, Graf Hans Huyn, p. 280, Andres Bello, 1987</ref>

Chilean leftist terrorists detonated 1,729 bombs between January 1st 1985 and April 30th 1986.<ref>Castro's America Department: Coordinating Cuba's Support for Marxist-Leninist Violence in the Americas, Rex A. Hudson, p.54, Cuban American National Foundation, 1988</ref> From 1983 to 1986, the main Chilean bomb squad reportedly deactivated 2,083 bombs planted by leftists in the major cities.  

Chilean leftist terrorists detonated 1,729 bombs between January 1, 1985 and April 30, 1986.<ref>Castro's America Department: Coordinating Cuba's Support for Marxist-Leninist Violence in the Americas, Rex A. Hudson, p.54, Cuban American National Foundation, 1988</ref> From 1983 to 1986, the main Chilean bomb squad reportedly deactivated 2,083 bombs planted by leftists in the major cities.  

At the end of March 2013, it was announced that the Chilean government was considering a proposal by parliamentarians to compensate the nearly 30,000 Chilean conscripts mobilized after the Coup d'état and that remained almost double the expected time in uniform.<ref>[http://www.soychile.cl/Valparaiso/Sociedad/2013/03/26/163252/30-mil-conscriptos-19731990-podrian-recibir-unos-40-millones-de-dolares.aspx Los conscriptos de entre 1973 y 1990 podrían recibir US$ 40 millones de indemnización]</ref>

At the end of March 2013, it was announced that the Chilean government was considering a proposal by parliamentarians to compensate the nearly 30,000 Chilean conscripts mobilized after the Coup d'état and that remained almost double the expected time in uniform.<ref>[http://www.soychile.cl/Valparaiso/Sociedad/2013/03/26/163252/30-mil-conscriptos-19731990-podrian-recibir-unos-40-millones-de-dolares.aspx Los conscriptos de entre 1973 y 1990 podrían recibir US$ 40 millones de indemnización]</ref>

==Civilian losses==

==Civilian losses==

During the first week of September 1973, Juan Romero, Luis Menares, Andrés Osorio and Mario Montucci were killed during confrontations involving truckers protesting against the government of Allende and carabineers sent to break the strike.<ref>[http://www.diarioeldia.cl/politica/hace-40-anoshuelga-rodado-cobra-muerto Los hechos que marcaron la edición del miércoles 5 de septiembre de 1973]</ref>That same week, police shot and killed a 16-year-old student (Gunter Warenker Contreras) protesting against Allende. Prior to these incidents, 500 Chileans (mainly farm hands and factory workers) were killed or maimed resisting leftists taking over their farms, factories and other places of work.

During the first week of September 1973, Juan Romero, Luis Menares, Andrés Osorio and Mario Montucci were killed during confrontations involving truckers protesting against the government of Allende and carabineers sent to break the strike.<ref>[http://www.diarioeldia.cl/politica/hace-40-anoshuelga-rodado-cobra-muerto Los hechos que marcaron la edición del miércoles 5 de septiembre de 1973]</ref> That same week, police shot and killed a 16-year-old student (Gunter Warenker Contreras) protesting against Allende. Prior to these incidents, 500 Chileans (mainly farm hands and factory workers) were killed or maimed resisting leftists taking over their farms, factories and other places of work.

During the 1980s, 53 civilians were killed and hundreds wounded as a result of bombings and raids carried out by Chilean Marxist terrorists and their leftist supporters hidden among the civilian population.

During the 1980s, 53 civilians were killed and hundreds wounded as a result of bombings and raids carried out by Chilean Marxist terrorists and their leftist supporters hidden among the civilian population.

In the police and military operations carried against the MIR rural hideouts in 1969 and 1970, a guerrilla training camp is discovered in San José de Maipo (Guayacán) and another one at Corral (Chaihuín).

In the police and military operations carried against the MIR rural hideouts in 1969 and 1970, a guerrilla training camp is discovered in San José de Maipo (Guayacán) and another one at Corral (Chaihuín).

On February 5th 1970, Left Wing Radical Pedro Lenin Valenzuela attempts to hijack a plane and take it to Cuba. In the resulting gunfight at the Chilean International Airport, a flight attendant, Scarlet Burgos and a detective are wounded. Valenzuela is killed in the return fire.<ref>[http://www.pilotosretiradoslan.cl/2016/08/26/de-los-boeing-707-a-los-boeing-727/ De los Boeing 707 a los Boeing 727]</ref>

On February 5, 1970, Left Wing Radical Pedro Lenin Valenzuela attempts to hijack a plane and take it to Cuba. In the resulting gunfight at the Chilean International Airport, a flight attendant, Scarlet Burgos and a detective are wounded. Valenzuela is killed in the return fire.<ref>[http://www.pilotosretiradoslan.cl/2016/08/26/de-los-boeing-707-a-los-boeing-727/ De los Boeing 707 a los Boeing 727]</ref>

The next day, a policeman (carabineer Luis Merino Ferreira) is killed in a clash with guerrillas.<ref>[http://www.chileinforma.com/noticias/12524.shtml Chile Informa]</ref>

The next day, a policeman (carabineer Luis Merino Ferreira) is killed in a clash with guerrillas.<ref>[http://www.chileinforma.com/noticias/12524.shtml Chile Informa]</ref>

On May 17th 1970, a guerrilla mountain hideout is discovered on Cerro Mirador in  Valdivia, along with weaponry disembarked nearby at Punta Galera.<ref>Presentación del Ejército de Chile a la Comisión Nacional de Verdad y Reconciliación, Volume 1, p. 88, Ejército de Chile, 1990</ref>

On May 17, 1970, a guerrilla mountain hideout is discovered on Cerro Mirador in  Valdivia, along with weaponry disembarked nearby at Punta Galera.<ref>Presentación del Ejército de Chile a la Comisión Nacional de Verdad y Reconciliación, Volume 1, p. 88, Ejército de Chile, 1990</ref>

On May 22nd 1970, fifteen leftists carry out an armed robbery of the ''Banco Nacional del Trabajo'' branch in Santiago.

On May 22, 1970, fifteen leftists carry out an armed robbery of the ''Banco Nacional del Trabajo'' branch in Santiago.

On June 10th 1970, leftists steal arms and ammunition from the ''Armería Italiana'' in Santiago.

On June 10, 1970, leftists steal arms and ammunition from the ''Armería Italiana'' in Santiago.

On June 19th 1970, leftist plant and detonate a bomb in the ''City Bank'' branch in the suburb of Providencia in Santiago.

On June 19, 1970, leftist plant and detonate a bomb in the ''City Bank'' branch in the suburb of Providencia in Santiago.

On June 29th 1970, leftists plant and detonate a bomb in the ''Casino de Carabineros'' in Iquique.

On June 29, 1970, leftists plant and detonate a bomb in the ''Casino de Carabineros'' in Iquique.

On August 11th 1970, MIR guerrillas shoot and kill a police NCO, Corporal Luis Fuentes Pineda.

On August 11, 1970, MIR guerrillas shoot and kill a police NCO, Corporal Luis Fuentes Pineda.

On September 21st 1970, guerrillas shoot and kill another police NCO, Corporal Armando Cofré López, during a bank robbery in the suburb of Irarrázabal in Santiago.<ref>Los hechos de violencia en Chile, María de los Angeles Aylwin Ramírez, Soledad Reyes del Villar, p. 223, Fundación Libertad y Desarrollo, 2003</ref>

On September 21, 1970, guerrillas shoot and kill another police NCO, Corporal Armando Cofré López, during a bank robbery in the suburb of Irarrázabal in Santiago.<ref>Los hechos de violencia en Chile, María de los Angeles Aylwin Ramírez, Soledad Reyes del Villar, p. 223, Fundación Libertad y Desarrollo, 2003</ref>

On December 2nd 1970, a leftist opens fire and mortally wounds 23-year-old Arnoldo Ríos Alarcón studying journalism in the University of Concepción.<ref>[https://www.bcn.cl/laborparlamentaria/wsgi/consulta/verDiarioDeSesion.py?id=588379 Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile]</ref>  

On December 2, 1970, a leftist opens fire and mortally wounds 23-year-old Arnoldo Ríos Alarcón studying journalism in the University of Concepción.<ref>[https://www.bcn.cl/laborparlamentaria/wsgi/consulta/verDiarioDeSesion.py?id=588379 Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile]</ref>  

On April 4th 1971, socialist militants in Aysén shoot and kill 18-year-old Juan Millalonco, a member of Christian Democratic Youth.<ref>[https://www.bcn.cl/laborparlamentaria/wsgi/consulta/verDiarioDeSesion.py?id=588379 Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile]</ref>

On April 4, 1971, socialist militants in Aysén shoot and kill 18-year-old Juan Millalonco, a member of Christian Democratic Youth.<ref>[https://www.bcn.cl/laborparlamentaria/wsgi/consulta/verDiarioDeSesion.py?id=588379 Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile]</ref>

On 19 April 1971, Rolando Matus is shot dead resisting the takeover of his Carén land in Pucón.

On 19 April 1971, Rolando Matus is shot dead resisting the takeover of his Carén land in Pucón.

On April 30th 1971, 65-year-old Domitila Palma Ponce dies confronting 40 Mapuche leftists that were taking over her nephew's Brasil Sur land in Lautaro.<ref>[https://www.bcn.cl/laborparlamentaria/wsgi/consulta/verDiarioDeSesion.py?id=588379 Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile]</ref>

On April 30, 1971, 65-year-old Domitila Palma Ponce dies confronting 40 Mapuche leftists that were taking over her nephew's Brasil Sur land in Lautaro.<ref>[https://www.bcn.cl/laborparlamentaria/wsgi/consulta/verDiarioDeSesion.py?id=588379 Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile]</ref>

That same day, Jorge Baraona Puelma dies resisting the takeover of his Nilahue land in Colchagua.

That same day, Jorge Baraona Puelma dies resisting the takeover of his Nilahue land in Colchagua.

On 14 December 1971, leftists under the command of ''Comandante Mickey'' (MIR commander Alejandro Villalobos) seize the La Florida Suburb of Santiago

On 14 December 1971, leftists under the command of ''Comandante Mickey'' (MIR commander Alejandro Villalobos) seize the La Florida Suburb of Santiago

On January 19th 1972, Raúl Quezada Moreno, a 52-year-old farmer and father of 8 children, is clubbed to death by left-wing activists from the 'Movimiento Campesino Revolucionario' (MCR) for resisting the seizure of his land.<ref>Breve historia de la unidad popular, Teresa Donoso Loero, p. 129, El Mercurio, 1973</ref>

On January 19, 1972, Raúl Quezada Moreno, a 52-year-old farmer and father of 8 children, is clubbed to death by left-wing activists from the 'Movimiento Campesino Revolucionario' (MCR) for resisting the seizure of his land.<ref>Breve historia de la unidad popular, Teresa Donoso Loero, p. 129, El Mercurio, 1973</ref>

On July 24th 1972, leftists under the command of a former Chilean Army Black Beret, Mario Melo, seize a supermarket and petrol station in the Lo Hermida Suburb in Santiago.

On July 24, 1972, leftists under the command of a former Chilean Army Black Beret, Mario Melo, seize a supermarket and petrol station in the Lo Hermida Suburb in Santiago.

On August 15th 1972, ten Marxist Guerrillas arrive in Pudahuel International Airport in Santiago and obtain sanctuary in Chile, after having hijacked a plane at gunpoint following their escape from Argentina.

On August 15, 1972, ten Marxist Guerrillas arrive in Pudahuel International Airport in Santiago and obtain sanctuary in Chile, after having hijacked a plane at gunpoint following their escape from Argentina.

On August 30th 1972, a carabineer corporal (Exequiel Aroca Cuevas) is killed in the City of Concepción, when leftists open fire on the police anti-riot bus he was travelling.<ref>Breve historia de la unidad popular, Teresa Donoso Loero, p. 218, El Mercurio, 1973</ref>

On August 30, 1972, a carabineer corporal (Exequiel Aroca Cuevas) is killed in the City of Concepción, when leftists open fire on the police anti-riot bus he was travelling.<ref>Breve historia de la unidad popular, Teresa Donoso Loero, p. 218, El Mercurio, 1973</ref>

On 3 December 1972, fifty leftists brandishing sidearms and clubs, seize a Paños Continental factory, leaving  nine employees injured in the process.

On 3 December 1972, fifty leftists brandishing sidearms and clubs, seize a Paños Continental factory, leaving  nine employees injured in the process.

On February 27th 1973, MIR Guerrillas attacked and destroyed the Llanquihue police station, shooting and wounding 10 carabineers in the fierce gun-battle.<ref>La verdad olvidada del terrorismo en Chile, 1968-1996, Arturo Castillo Vicencio, p. 76, Editorial Maye Ltda,  2007</ref>

On February 27, 1973, MIR Guerrillas attacked and destroyed the Llanquihue police station, shooting and wounding 10 carabineers in the fierce gun-battle.<ref>La verdad olvidada del terrorismo en Chile, 1968-1996, Arturo Castillo Vicencio, p. 76, Editorial Maye Ltda,  2007</ref>

On March 11th 1973, a leftist bomb planted in the city of Valparaíso wounds two local women, Irma Araya and María Vera.<ref>La verdad olvidada del terrorismo en Chile, 1968-1996, Arturo Castillo Vicencio, p. 77, Editorial Maye Ltda, 2007</ref>

On March 11, 1973, a leftist bomb planted in the city of Valparaíso wounds two local women, Irma Araya and María Vera.<ref>La verdad olvidada del terrorismo en Chile, 1968-1996, Arturo Castillo Vicencio, p. 77, Editorial Maye Ltda, 2007</ref>

That same month, 16-year-old Germán Enrique González and 17-year-old Sergio Oscar Vergara, both members of the Christian Democrat Party were killed while resisting the leftist takeover of the La Reina estate.

That same month, 16-year-old Germán Enrique González and 17-year-old Sergio Oscar Vergara, both members of the Christian Democrat Party were killed while resisting the leftist takeover of the La Reina estate.

On April 2nd 1973, MIR Guerrillas operating in Santiago shoot and kill a police detective, Gabriel Rodríguez Alcaíno.<ref>La verdad olvidada del terrorismo en Chile, 1968-1996, Arturo Castillo Vicencio, p. 77, Editorial Maye Ltda, 2007</ref>

On April 2, 1973, MIR Guerrillas operating in Santiago shoot and kill a police detective, Gabriel Rodríguez Alcaíno.<ref>La verdad olvidada del terrorismo en Chile, 1968-1996, Arturo Castillo Vicencio, p. 77, Editorial Maye Ltda, 2007</ref>

In May 1973, Mario Aguilar, a member of the ''Movimiento Patria y Libertad'' is gunned down by leftists in downtown Santiago.

In May 1973, Mario Aguilar, a member of the ''Movimiento Patria y Libertad'' is gunned down by leftists in downtown Santiago.

On 27 August 1973, Sergio Aliaga, while driving through a confrontation between anti-Allende striking truckers and leftist militants, is killed after being caught in the violent clash and shot in the throat.

On 27 August 1973, Sergio Aliaga, while driving through a confrontation between anti-Allende striking truckers and leftist militants, is killed after being caught in the violent clash and shot in the throat.

On August 29th 1973, a Mexican leftist (Jorge Albino Sosa Gil) working in Chile, shoots and kills Second Lieutenant Héctor Lacrampette Calderón with a shot to the head, as the young army officer was waiting for a bus in the suburb of Las Condes in Santiago.<ref>[http://www.unofardn.cl/node/400 HACE 38 AÑOS ATRÁS...UN 29 DE AGOSTO DE 1973]</ref>

On August 29, 1973, a Mexican leftist (Jorge Albino Sosa Gil) working in Chile, shoots and kills Second Lieutenant Héctor Lacrampette Calderón with a shot to the head, as the young army officer was waiting for a bus in the suburb of Las Condes in Santiago.<ref>[http://www.unofardn.cl/node/400 HACE 38 AÑOS ATRÁS...UN 29 DE AGOSTO DE 1973]</ref>

The next day, two farm workers (José Toribio Núñez and Celsa Fuentes) are killed after suffering horrific burns when caught in the bomb blast targeting the pipeline between Santiago and Concepción.

The next day, two farm workers (José Toribio Núñez and Celsa Fuentes) are killed after suffering horrific burns when caught in the bomb blast targeting the pipeline between Santiago and Concepción.

On 19 November 1973, while on guard duty in Osorno, Army Private Clemente Santibáñez Vargas is killed.

On 19 November 1973, while on guard duty in Osorno, Army Private Clemente Santibáñez Vargas is killed.

On November 28th 1973, MIR guerrillas operating in the Conchalí suburb of Santiago, shoot and kill Army Corporal Ramón Madariaga Valdebenito.<ref>Presentación del Ejército de Chile a la Comisión Nacional de Verdad y Reconciliación, Volume 1, p. 463, Ejército de Chile, 1990</ref>

On November 28, 1973, MIR guerrillas operating in the Conchalí suburb of Santiago, shoot and kill Army Corporal Ramón Madariaga Valdebenito.<ref>Presentación del Ejército de Chile a la Comisión Nacional de Verdad y Reconciliación, Volume 1, p. 463, Ejército de Chile, 1990</ref>

On December 3rd 1973, MIR guerrillas ambush a Chilean Army foot patrol and kill two non-commissioned officers, Corporal Rodolfo Peña Tapia and Luis Collao Salas, and a conscript, Julio Barahona Aranda.<ref>Presentación del Ejército de Chile a la Comisión Nacional de Verdad y Reconciliación, Volume 1, p. 463, Ejército de Chile, 1990</ref>

On December 3, 1973, MIR guerrillas ambush a Chilean Army foot patrol and kill two non-commissioned officers, Corporal Rodolfo Peña Tapia and Luis Collao Salas, and a conscript, Julio Barahona Aranda.<ref>Presentación del Ejército de Chile a la Comisión Nacional de Verdad y Reconciliación, Volume 1, p. 463, Ejército de Chile, 1990</ref>

On December 13th 1973, two Army Sergeants, Sergio Cannon Lermanda and Pedro Osorio Guerrero are killed while on patrol in Bulnes.<ref>Presentación del Ejército de Chile a la Comisión Nacional de Verdad y Reconciliación, Volume 1, p. 463, Ejército de Chile, 1990</ref>

On December 13, 1973, two Army Sergeants, Sergio Cannon Lermanda and Pedro Osorio Guerrero are killed while on patrol in Bulnes.<ref>Presentación del Ejército de Chile a la Comisión Nacional de Verdad y Reconciliación, Volume 1, p. 463, Ejército de Chile, 1990</ref>

On December 15th 1973, guerrillas operating in the suburb of La Reina in Santiago, shoot and kill Army Corporal Roberto Barra Martínez.

On December 15, 1973, guerrillas operating in the suburb of La Reina in Santiago, shoot and kill Army Corporal Roberto Barra Martínez.

On December 26th 1973, leftist guerrillas open fire on an army jeep, killing Private José Luis Huerta Abarca.<ref>Presentación del Ejército de Chile a la Comisión Nacional de Verdad y Reconciliación, Volume 1, p. 463, Ejército de Chile, 1990</ref>

On December 26, 1973, leftist guerrillas open fire on an army jeep, killing Private José Luis Huerta Abarca.<ref>Presentación del Ejército de Chile a la Comisión Nacional de Verdad y Reconciliación, Volume 1, p. 463, Ejército de Chile, 1990</ref>

By the end of the year, Chilean police would claim to have discovered a huge arsenal of weapons obtained from abroad, including 5,000 modern HK-33 assault rifles and corresponding ammunition in the millions and large quantities of 20mm anti-tank projectiles.<ref>Die Niederlage wird zum Sieg: Revolution und Konter-revolution in Chile, p. 105, Liga gegen den Imperialismus, 1974</ref>

By the end of the year, Chilean police would claim to have discovered a huge arsenal of weapons obtained from abroad, including 5,000 modern HK-33 assault rifles and corresponding ammunition in the millions and large quantities of 20mm anti-tank projectiles.<ref>Die Niederlage wird zum Sieg: Revolution und Konter-revolution in Chile, p. 105, Liga gegen den Imperialismus, 1974</ref>

==Terrorism in the 1980s==

==Terrorism in the 1980s==

On July 15th 1980, three guerrillas disguised as street workmen, stop the vehicle of Lieutenant Colonel [[Roger Vergara Campos]], director of the Army's Intelligence School in Chile, killing him and wounding in a hail of bullets his driver (Sergeant Mario Espinoza Navarro) with their AK 47 assault rifles, causing a woman who witnessed the terrorist attack to fall into a deep state of shock.<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1310&dat=19800716&id=OwtWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7eEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3059,3998750&hl=en  Chilean officer dies in ambush by 3 terrorists]</ref>

On July 15, 1980, three guerrillas disguised as street workmen, stop the vehicle of Lieutenant Colonel [[Roger Vergara Campos]], director of the Army's Intelligence School in Chile, killing him and wounding in a hail of bullets his driver (Sergeant Mario Espinoza Navarro) with their AK 47 assault rifles, causing a woman who witnessed the terrorist attack to fall into a deep state of shock.<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1310&dat=19800716&id=OwtWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7eEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3059,3998750&hl=en  Chilean officer dies in ambush by 3 terrorists]</ref>

On December 30th 1980, MIR guerrillas kill two carabinier NCOs, 31-year-old Corporal Washington Godoy Palma, and 27-year-old Corporal Daniel Alberto González Leiva.<ref>Historia Oral e Historia Política: Izquierda y Lucha Armada en América Latina, 1960-1990, Pablo Pozzi, LOM Ediciones, 2012</ref>

On December 30, 1980, MIR guerrillas kill two carabinier NCOs, 31-year-old Corporal Washington Godoy Palma, and 27-year-old Corporal Daniel Alberto González Leiva.<ref>Historia Oral e Historia Política: Izquierda y Lucha Armada en América Latina, 1960-1990, Pablo Pozzi, LOM Ediciones, 2012</ref>

In February 1981, in a war communiqué sent to the various press agencies of Santiago, the MIR guerrillas claim to have carried out more than 100 successful operations during 1980, including bomb attacks against the main electricity towers on November 11th, which caused widespread blackouts in Santiago and Valparaiso, and bomb attacks on three banks in the capital on December 30th in which a police officer was shot dead and at least three civilians wounded.

In February 1981, in a war communiqué sent to the various press agencies of Santiago, the MIR guerrillas claim to have carried out more than 100 successful operations during 1980, including bomb attacks against the main electricity towers on November 11, which caused widespread blackouts in Santiago and Valparaiso, and bomb attacks on three banks in the capital on December 30 in which a police officer was shot dead and at least three civilians wounded.

On July 6th 1981,a MIR terrorist, Carlos Bruit Gutiérrez, kills Chilean Army Sergeant-Major Carlos Enrique Tapia Barraza. Gutiérrez would later be pardoned and set free in an amnesty only benefiting the left.  

On July 6, 1981,a MIR terrorist, Carlos Bruit Gutiérrez, kills Chilean Army Sergeant-Major Carlos Enrique Tapia Barraza. Gutiérrez would later be pardoned and set free in an amnesty only benefiting the left.  

On July 15th 1981, MIR gunmen operating in the suburb of Ñuñoa, Santiago, shoot in the head and gravely wound a female police officer, Major Ingrid Olderock from the National Intelligence Directorate (Dirección de Inteligencia Nacional or DINA). She would succumb to her wounds in 2001.

On July 15, 1981, MIR gunmen operating in the suburb of Ñuñoa, Santiago, shoot in the head and gravely wound a female police officer, Major Ingrid Olderock from the National Intelligence Directorate (Dirección de Inteligencia Nacional or DINA). She would succumb to her wounds in 2001.

On September 14th 1981, during attempts to establish an operations base in Neltume, southern Chile, seven MIR fighters were killed in clashes with the local police.<ref>"On 14 September 1981, during attempts to set up bases within Chile and to create a liberated zone in the Neltume, Valdivia region in southern Chile, seven MIR fighters were killed by police." Historical Dictionary of Terrorism, Stephen Sloan, Sean K. Anderson, p. 447, Scarecrow Press, 2009</ref>

On September 14, 1981, during attempts to establish an operations base in Neltume, southern Chile, seven MIR fighters were killed in clashes with the local police.<ref>"On 14 September 1981, during attempts to set up bases within Chile and to create a liberated zone in the Neltume, Valdivia region in southern Chile, seven MIR fighters were killed by police." Historical Dictionary of Terrorism, Stephen Sloan, Sean K. Anderson, p. 447, Scarecrow Press, 2009</ref>

On September 19th 1981, army private Víctor Manuel Silva Nahuelpan is killed during counterinsurgency operations in the Neltume area.

On September 19, 1981, army private Víctor Manuel Silva Nahuelpan is killed during counterinsurgency operations in the Neltume area.

In November 1981, MIR guerrillas kill three members of the Investigative Police in an ambush, and also attempt to assassinate the Supreme Court President [[Israel Bórquez Montero]].

In November 1981, MIR guerrillas kill three members of the Investigative Police in an ambush, and also attempt to assassinate the Supreme Court President [[Israel Bórquez Montero]].

On 18 December 1984, guerrillas plant a bomb in the Intendance of the O'Higgins Region, wounding 12 civilians in the resulting explosion.

On 18 December 1984, guerrillas plant a bomb in the Intendance of the O'Higgins Region, wounding 12 civilians in the resulting explosion.

On March 25th 1985, MIR terrorists plant a bomb at the Araucano Hotel in [[Concepción]], killing a marine sergeant, 32-year-old René Osvaldo Lara Arriagada and an army sergeant, 41-year-old Alejandro del Carmen Avendaño Sánchez, who were trying to defuse the bomb.<ref>[http://www.despiertachile.cl/contenido/martires-del-terrorismo-marzo Martires del Terrorismo/Despierta Chile]</ref>

On March 25, 1985, MIR terrorists plant a bomb at the Araucano Hotel in [[Concepción]], killing a marine sergeant, 32-year-old René Osvaldo Lara Arriagada and an army sergeant, 41-year-old Alejandro del Carmen Avendaño Sánchez, who were trying to defuse the bomb.<ref>[http://www.despiertachile.cl/contenido/martires-del-terrorismo-marzo Martires del Terrorismo/Despierta Chile]</ref>

On March 27th 1985, a car bomb damages two banks and a hotel in the capital, injuring seven civilians (two journalists, four office workers and a passerby) in the leftist terrorist attack. That same day, another bomb was planted in the branch of the Osorno Bank of the city of Valparaíso, seriously wounding four employees.<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1144&dat=19850327&id=48UdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-GEEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7098,7802793&hl=en  Car bomb in Chile damages 2 U.S. banks, luxury hotel]</ref>

On March 27, 1985, a car bomb damages two banks and a hotel in the capital, injuring seven civilians (two journalists, four office workers and a passerby) in the leftist terrorist attack. That same day, another bomb was planted in the branch of the Osorno Bank of the city of Valparaíso, seriously wounding four employees.<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1144&dat=19850327&id=48UdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-GEEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7098,7802793&hl=en  Car bomb in Chile damages 2 U.S. banks, luxury hotel]</ref>

On May 14th 1985, leftists detonate bombs in the suburbs of Lo Prado and Cerro Navia in Santiago, that wound 16 civilians.<ref>Historia de la Revolución Militar Chilena 1973 - 1990, Hermógenes Pérez de Arce, Editorial El Roble</ref>

On May 14, 1985, leftists detonate bombs in the suburbs of Lo Prado and Cerro Navia in Santiago, that wound 16 civilians.<ref>Historia de la Revolución Militar Chilena 1973 - 1990, Hermógenes Pérez de Arce, Editorial El Roble</ref>

On June 27th 1985, the driver of a locomotive is killed while removing an electricity pole lying across the train track, victim of a bomb blast blamed on leftist rebels.<ref>[http://www.angelfire.com/la/carta/Crono.html Cronología del terrorismo socialista]</ref>

On June 27, 1985, the driver of a locomotive is killed while removing an electricity pole lying across the train track, victim of a bomb blast blamed on leftist rebels.<ref>[http://www.angelfire.com/la/carta/Crono.html Cronología del terrorismo socialista]</ref>

On July 12th 1985, leftist terrorists wound three policemen in a bus with a hand grenade and detonate 15 bombs in all the major Chilean cities.

On July 12, 1985, leftist terrorists wound three policemen in a bus with a hand grenade and detonate 15 bombs in all the major Chilean cities.

On July 19th 1985, leftists attack the United States Consulate in Santiago. In the operation, guerrillas of the [[Patriotic Front Manuel Rodríguez]] (FPMR) detonate a high explosive bomb, killing a civilian passer-by and wounding another two.<ref>Historia de la Revolución Militar Chilena 1973 - 1990, Hermógenes Pérez de Arce, Editorial El Roble</ref>The following month, another leftist bomb is planted in the [[Paseo Ahumada]], wounding another five pedestrians.

On July 19, 1985, leftists attack the United States Consulate in Santiago. In the operation, guerrillas of the [[Patriotic Front Manuel Rodríguez]] (FPMR) detonate a high explosive bomb, killing a civilian passer-by and wounding another two.<ref>Historia de la Revolución Militar Chilena 1973 - 1990, Hermógenes Pérez de Arce, Editorial El Roble</ref> The following month, another leftist bomb is planted in the [[Paseo Ahumada]], wounding another five pedestrians.

On August 9th 1985, leftist militants operating in the Chilean capital cause major blackouts in Santiago, and shoot and wound two policemen in their patrol car and destroy with Molotov cocktails four passenger buses.<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1310&dat=19850811&id=xPhVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=huEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6625,2537351&hl=en Police, protesters battle in Chile; 2 dead, 12 hurt]</ref>

On August 9, 1985, leftist militants operating in the Chilean capital cause major blackouts in Santiago, and shoot and wound two policemen in their patrol car and destroy with Molotov cocktails four passenger buses.<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1310&dat=19850811&id=xPhVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=huEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6625,2537351&hl=en Police, protesters battle in Chile; 2 dead, 12 hurt]</ref>

On August 14th 1985, a leftist bomb planted in the Savory 3 restaurant in downtown Santiago wounds a family of four, Miguel Contreras and his wife María Alcaíno, along with their children, 3-year-old Michel and 2-year-old Catherine.<ref>https://www.victimasdelterrorismo.cl/inicio/celebrando-un-cumplea%C3%B1os-una-familia-es-v%C3%ADctima-de-un-bombazo-en-pleno-paseo-ahumada Bombazo e histeria en pleno Paseo Ahumada]</ref>A passerby, 26-year-old Delia Castro Cabezas and a waiter, 33-year-old Gabriel Enrique Moreno Rubín are also badly injured by flying shards of glass in the explosion.  

On August 14, 1985, a leftist bomb planted in the Savory 3 restaurant in downtown Santiago wounds a family of four, Miguel Contreras and his wife María Alcaíno, along with their children, 3-year-old Michel and 2-year-old Catherine.<ref>[https://www.victimasdelterrorismo.cl/inicio/celebrando-un-cumplea%C3%B1os-una-familia-es-v%C3%ADctima-de-un-bombazo-en-pleno-paseo-ahumada Bombazo e histeria en pleno Paseo Ahumada]</ref> A passerby, 26-year-old Delia Castro Cabezas and a waiter, 33-year-old Gabriel Enrique Moreno Rubín are also badly injured by flying shards of glass in the explosion.  

On August 30th 1985, an arms cache of the outlawed Communist Party was discovered in [[Antofogasta]]. A great quantity of explosives from Libya were found there. According to foreign intelligence services, all this materiel was smuggled into Chile over the northern border. These explosives came from Nicaragua, where they had arrived from Libya, and the shipment for the [[Sandinist Revolutionary Army]] was diverted to the Chilean terrorist organizations.<ref>"According to investigations carried out by the intelligence services of other countries, all this materiel was smuggled into Chile over the northern border. These arms came from Nicaragua, where they had arrived from Libya, and the shipment was consigned to the Sandinist Revolutionary Army, to be delivered to the so-called "Chilean resistance." Daily Report: Latin America (Volume 86, Issues 11-21), p. 45, Foreign Broadcast Information Service, 1986</ref>

On August 30, 1985, an arms cache of the outlawed Communist Party was discovered in [[Antofogasta]]. A great quantity of explosives from Libya were found there. According to foreign intelligence services, all this materiel was smuggled into Chile over the northern border. These explosives came from Nicaragua, where they had arrived from Libya, and the shipment for the [[Sandinist Revolutionary Army]] was diverted to the Chilean terrorist organizations.<ref>"According to investigations carried out by the intelligence services of other countries, all this materiel was smuggled into Chile over the northern border. These arms came from Nicaragua, where they had arrived from Libya, and the shipment was consigned to the Sandinist Revolutionary Army, to be delivered to the so-called "Chilean resistance." Daily Report: Latin America (Volume 86, Issues 11-21), p. 45, Foreign Broadcast Information Service, 1986</ref>

In October 1985, a woman losses both legs in Avenida Providencia when a leftist bomb  detonates outside an office building. That same month, bombs planted by FPMR guerrillas in the Las Brisas supermarket and other businesses in Viña del Mar kill five civilians.<ref>Historia de la Revolución Militar Chilena 1973 - 1990, Hermógenes Pérez de Arce, Editorial El Roble</ref>

In October 1985, a woman losses both legs in Avenida Providencia when a leftist bomb  detonates outside an office building. That same month, bombs planted by FPMR guerrillas in the Las Brisas supermarket and other businesses in Viña del Mar kill five civilians.<ref>Historia de la Revolución Militar Chilena 1973 - 1990, Hermógenes Pérez de Arce, Editorial El Roble</ref>

On December 6th 1985, a policeman is shot dead by four leftist guerrillas who opened fire with machine guns as he walked home. That same month, 15 passenger buses in Santiago are destroyed with petrol bombs and the marxist guerrillas plant another bomb in the Santiago Metro subway, before escaping after a gun-battle with the  police.

On December 6, 1985, a policeman is shot dead by four leftist guerrillas who opened fire with machine guns as he walked home. That same month, 15 passenger buses in Santiago are destroyed with petrol bombs and the marxist guerrillas plant another bomb in the Santiago Metro subway, before escaping after a gun-battle with the  police.

In all, 866 Left-Wing terrorist attacks take place during 1984 and 1985.<ref>[http://www.country-data.com/cgi-bin/query/r-2562.html Chile Terrorism]</ref>

In all, 866 Left-Wing terrorist attacks take place during 1984 and 1985.<ref>[http://www.country-data.com/cgi-bin/query/r-2562.html Chile Terrorism]</ref>

*On May 10, 1990, two guerrillas wearing school uniforms killed carabineros Colonel Luis Fontaine, a former head of the antiterrorist unit of the carabiniers, Chile's national police force

*On May 10, 1990, two guerrillas wearing school uniforms killed carabineros Colonel Luis Fontaine, a former head of the antiterrorist unit of the carabiniers, Chile's national police force

*On August 10th 1990, two policemen were killed in a working-class Santiago suburb and two more were injured in an attack on a bus.<ref>Chicago Tribune, August 12, 1990</ref>

*On August 10, 1990, two policemen were killed in a working-class Santiago suburb and two more were injured in an attack on a bus.<ref>Chicago Tribune, August 12, 1990</ref>

*In September 1990, leftist militants detonated 53 bombs that killed or wounded 83 Chileans.<ref>''Así llega a cuadruplicarse a fines del mismo año, cuando en el mes de septiembre detonaron 53 bombas, resultando de ello 83 víctimas entre muertos y heridos.'' Estudios Públicos, (Issues 41-42), p. 477, El Centro, 1991</ref>

*In September 1990, leftist militants detonated 53 bombs that killed or wounded 83 Chileans.<ref>''Así llega a cuadruplicarse a fines del mismo año, cuando en el mes de septiembre detonaron 53 bombas, resultando de ello 83 víctimas entre muertos y heridos.'' Estudios Públicos, (Issues 41-42), p. 477, El Centro, 1991</ref>

*On November 14th 1990, gendarmes transferred Marco Ariel Antonioletti, a senior MJL guerrilla commander from jail to a hospital for treatment. MJL guerrillas fought their way into the Sótero del Río Hospital but were forced to withdraw, after having killed four gendarmes and one carabinero. In retaliation, Chile's Investigations Police execute Antonioletti with a shot in the forehead.

*On November 14, 1990, gendarmes transferred Marco Ariel Antonioletti, a senior MJL guerrilla commander from jail to a hospital for treatment. MJL guerrillas fought their way into the Sótero del Río Hospital but were forced to withdraw, after having killed four gendarmes and one carabinero. In retaliation, Chile's Investigations Police execute Antonioletti with a shot in the forehead.

*On January 24th 1991, MJL guerrillas ambushed and killed two carabineros.<ref>Miami Herald, March 5, 1991</ref>

*On January 24, 1991, MJL guerrillas ambushed and killed two carabineros.<ref>Miami Herald, March 5, 1991</ref>

*On February 28th 1991, a carabinero policeman died in a shoot-out in Santiago with leftist guerrillas of the Manuel Rodríguez Patriotic Front.

*On February 28, 1991, a carabinero policeman died in a shoot-out in Santiago with leftist guerrillas of the Manuel Rodríguez Patriotic Front.

*On April 1st 1991 the Conservative Senator, Ideolog of the 1980 Constitution, founder of the [[Independent Democrat Union]] party, the binominal system and the ''Gremialismo'' movement, [[Jaime Guzmán]], was murdered by Ricardo Palma Salamanca, a leftist terrorist that today is being defended by the French Justice System since they refused to extradite him to Chile.

*On April 1, 1991 the Conservative Senator, Ideolog of the 1980 Constitution, founder of the [[Independent Democrat Union]] party, the binominal system and the ''Gremialismo'' movement, [[Jaime Guzmán]], was murdered by Ricardo Palma Salamanca, a leftist terrorist that today is being defended by the French Justice System since they refused to extradite him to Chile.

*On September 9th 1991, left-wing guerrillas kidnapped Cristian Edwards, whose family run 'El Mercurio' newspaper. After his family paid US $1 million in ransom, the FPMR freed him.

*On September 9, 1991, left-wing guerrillas kidnapped Cristian Edwards, whose family run 'El Mercurio' newspaper. After his family paid US$1 million in ransom, the FPMR freed him.

*On January 22nd 1992, two FPMR guerrillas (Fabián López Luque and Alex Muñoz Hoffman) were killed trying to rob a Prosegur cash delivery armoured van at the Pontifical Catholic University in Santiago.

*On January 22, 1992, two FPMR guerrillas (Fabián López Luque and Alex Muñoz Hoffman) were killed trying to rob a Prosegur cash delivery armoured van at the Pontifical Catholic University in Santiago.

*On September 11th 1998, three police stations—La Pincoya, La Granja and La Victoria—were attacked with firearms, incendiary bombs and rocks and 36 were carabineros were wounded in leftist violence related to the 25th anniversary commemorations of the military coup.

*On September 11, 1998, three police stations—La Pincoya, La Granja and La Victoria—were attacked with firearms, incendiary bombs and rocks and 36 were carabineros were wounded in leftist violence related to the 25th anniversary commemorations of the military coup.

==Terrorism in the 2000s and 2010s==

==Terrorism in the 2000s and 2010s==

[[File:Logo de la CAM.jpg|thumbnail|200px|Logo of the ''Coordinadora Arauco-Malleco'' terrorist group.]]

[[File:Logo de la CAM.jpg|thumbnail|200px|Logo of the ''Coordinadora Arauco-Malleco'' terrorist group.]]

[[File:Mapuche separatist flag.svg|200px|left|thumbnail|Flag commonly used to revindicate the ''Mapuche cause'' (violent takeover of lands of non-Mapuche people) and to claim a separation from the [[Chile]]an State.]]

[[File:Mapuche separatist flag.svg|200px|left|thumbnail|Flag commonly used to revindicate the ''Mapuche cause'' (violent takeover of lands of non-Mapuche people) and to claim a separation from the [[Chile]]an State.]]

In clashes with leftists commemorating the 35th anniversary of the military coup, 29 carabineros were wounded in September 2008.<ref>[https://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/in_saldo_aniversario_chile_12092008-PEEC_13378 Unos 31 heridos y 234 detenidos en aniversario del golpe militar en Chile]</ref>In September 2009, 19 Carabineros were wounded in clashes with anti-military protestors marking the 36th anniversary of the coup.<ref>[https://www.levante-emv.com/internacional/2009/09/13/internacional-tres-jovenes-muertos-chile-protestas-antipinochetistas/630544.html Tres jóvenes muertos en Chile en protestas antipinochetistas ]</ref>The lootings and other forms of appropriation that took place in the aftermath of the devastating 2010 earthquake in Chile, were in part promoted and legitimated by the MIR movement.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110111065641/https://www.workers.org/2010/world/chile_0311/ MIR in Chile: ‘Expropriation is a people’s right’]</ref>

In clashes with leftists commemorating the 35th anniversary of the military coup, 29 carabineros were wounded in September 2008.<ref>[https://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/in_saldo_aniversario_chile_12092008-PEEC_13378 Unos 31 heridos y 234 detenidos en aniversario del golpe militar en Chile]</ref> In September 2009, 19 Carabineros were wounded in clashes with anti-military protestors marking the 36th anniversary of the coup.<ref>[https://www.levante-emv.com/internacional/2009/09/13/internacional-tres-jovenes-muertos-chile-protestas-antipinochetistas/630544.html Tres jóvenes muertos en Chile en protestas antipinochetistas ]</ref> The lootings and other forms of appropriation that took place in the aftermath of the devastating 2010 earthquake in Chile, were in part promoted and legitimated by the MIR movement.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110111065641/https://www.workers.org/2010/world/chile_0311/ MIR in Chile: ‘Expropriation is a people’s right’]</ref>

In the 2000s and 2010s the left uses the ''[[Indigenism]]o'' ideology to justify illegal land takeovers, burning of trucks,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://santiagotimes.cl/2017/08/28/armed-attackers-hijack-burn-29-logging-trucks-in-southern-chile/|title=Armed attackers hijack, burn 29 logging trucks in southern Chile|date=28 August 2017|publisher=Santiago Times}}</ref> [[churches]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://santiagotimes.cl/2018/01/17/more-churches-burned-as-pope-tours-chile/|title=More churches burned as Pope tours Chile|date=January 17, 2018|publisher=Santiago Times}}</ref> and terrorizing people whom they consider are against the ''[[Mapuche]] cause'' (a separatist movement inspired by Anarcho-Communism), the Chilean Justice is mainly controlled by the Left and the terrorist rarely go to jail.  

In the 2000s and 2010s the left uses the ''[[Indigenism]]o'' ideology to justify illegal land takeovers, burning of trucks,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://santiagotimes.cl/2017/08/28/armed-attackers-hijack-burn-29-logging-trucks-in-southern-chile/|title=Armed attackers hijack, burn 29 logging trucks in southern Chile|date=28 August 2017|publisher=Santiago Times}}</ref> [[churches]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://santiagotimes.cl/2018/01/17/more-churches-burned-as-pope-tours-chile/|title=More churches burned as Pope tours Chile|date=January 17, 2018|publisher=Santiago Times}}</ref> and terrorizing people whom they consider are against the ''[[Mapuche]] cause'' (a separatist movement inspired by Anarcho-Communism), the Chilean Justice is mainly controlled by the Left and the terrorist rarely go to jail.