27 Jul 2018 | 10:08 AM UTC
Chile: Stabbing attack at abortion protest in Santiago July 25 /update 1
Four people stabbed by masked attackers during an abortion rights protest march in Santiago July 25
Event
A stabbing attack was carried out by masked individuals during an abortion rights march held in the capital Santiago on the evening of July 25. Three women and a police officer were injured. The perpetrators also erected barricades as a counter-protest.
Context
Feminist groups held marches in cities nationwide, including in Santiago, Valparaíso, Temuco, and Antofagasta, on July 25 to call for free and legal abortions. This is a controversial issue in predominately Catholic Chile, as well as elsewhere in Latin America.
Advice
Individuals in Chile are advised to avoid all demonstrations as a precaution.
