03 Oct 2019 | 09:19 AM UTC
Chile: Protests expected as murder trial date set in Araucanía October 2
Protests to be expected before and during murder trial in Araucanía announced on October 2; associated transportation disruptions and heightened security measures likely
Event
The Angol Oral Criminal Court announced on Wednesday, October 2, that the trial for an indigenous man's murder has been set for Tuesday, November 26, in the Araucanía region. The trial is expected to last two months.
The victim's community members and other groups have protested for justice several times since his death. Associated protests are likely to take place in the coming weeks prior to, as well as during, the trial, amid a heightened security presence.
Context
Camilo Catrillanca, the 24-year-old victim, was shot dead while traveling with a 15-year-old on a tractor on November 14, 2018, in the Mapuche community of Temucuicui, located about 600 km (372 mi) south of Santiago.
Advice
Individuals in the Araucanía region are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all protests as a precaution, and expect associated transportation disruptions in the vicinity of any protests.
