VOICED : Militares inician patrullajes en región mapuche del sur de Chile

In response to rising violence in Araucanía, Chile, President Gabriel Boric has redeployed military forces to the region, reversing his initial stance against such measures. This decision comes amid land claims by the Mapuche indigenous group and calls for armed uprising by radicals. The military's focus is on securing roads and rural areas. Concurrently, indigenous leaders are advocating for the release of Mapuche prisoners, deemed political detainees, held in Temuco for various offenses, primarily arson.

What prompted President Gabriel Boric to redeploy the military to the Araucanía region?

• A natural disaster

• Increased violence related to land claims

• Economic instability

• International pressure

Which former president's policy did Gabriel Boric initially intend to avoid using?

• Michelle Bachelet

• Ricardo Lagos

• Eduardo Frei

• Sebastián Piñera

What was a significant factor in President Boric's decision to use military control?

• Economic growth

• International relations

• Environmental concerns

• Calls for armed uprising by a radical group

What is the primary focus of the military control in the Araucanía region?

• Educational reform

• Urban development

• Healthcare improvement

• Security of roads and rural paths

What do indigenous leaders urge in relation to the Mapuche individuals in prison?

• To increase their sentences

• To ignore their situation

• To support them as political prisoners

• To relocate them to another facility