284 people detained in Chile during protests marking coup anniversary
In Chile, 284 people, including 31 minors and 16 foreigners, were detained during protests and commemorative events marking the 53rd anniversary of the military coup on September 11, 1973. Security Minister Martín Arrau reported this, according to the Buenos Aires Times.
Events in Santiago
Thousands of people took to the streets to honor the memory of the victims of Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship, which lasted from 1973 to 1990. According to the publication, more than 3,200 people were killed or disappeared during that period.
The main events took place at Santiago General Cemetery, where the mausoleum of the family of former President Salvador Allende is located. They were attended by his daughter, former senator Isabel Allende, as well as former Chilean President Gabriel Boric.
Gatherings were also held near the La Moneda presidential palace and Chile's National Stadium. After the coup, the stadium was used as a detention and torture center.
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Government data
Arrau said that 198 violent incidents were recorded during September 11 and the preceding day, 34% fewer than in 2025. At the same time, the number of detentions increased by 80%, he said.
The minister also reported that there were no injuries among civilians and no damage to public transport was recorded. During separate clashes, protesters threw stones and sticks at police officers, while law enforcement used tear gas and water cannons.
No official commemoration
The government of President José Antonio Kast did not hold an official commemorative event. According to the Buenos Aires Times, this happened for the first time since Chile returned to democracy in 1990. Explaining the decision, Kast said that he cannot erase history, but he also cannot ask his compatriots to be condemned by history to an inability to look toward the country's future.
