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In Uruguay, where the population has to vote in a referendum on a constitutional reform proposal aimed at fighting insecurity, some 100 people gathered in front of the Chilean Embassy in Montevideo in solidarity with the protest movement. On the same day, thousands of kilometers away, Chileans expatriated to France gathered in front of their country's consulate in Paris, with a brief appearance by Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
About 150 people came to support the Chilean people in front of the Chilean Embassy in Montevideo on October 21st. Among them, many wore pink flags, with the inscription "No to Reform", as Diana Veneziano. " We are here in solidarity with our Chilean brothers ," she told our correspondent on the spot, Theo Conscience. We can see what is happening in Chile, in Brazil. That's what could happen here, if the army is allowed to patrol the streets . "
The 53-year-old teacher is referring to a constitutional reform project to combat insecurity, which plans to entrust police operations to a 2,000-strong National Guard. It was initiated by members of the National Party, ranked right, who often cite Chile as an example to follow.
For Roberto Cupese, who shares his life between Uruguay and Chile, the current crisis proves that they are wrong. " What has happened with this wonderful description of Chile, a country so well, so developed ," he asks. Now, we discover the true reality, and it's not so different from what's happening here . "
This attempt to converge the struggles is also explained by polls, which currently give Luis Lacalle Pou, candidate of the National Party for the presidency, winning in the second round. The outcome of the referendum on constitutional reform remains very uncertain.
"In the end, the people will win"
The same day, a few hundred Chileans residing in France loudly protested, with a lot of pans, in front of the Chilean consulate in Paris, in solidarity with the protesters in their country of origin.
" A president who declares war on his people is not a president " or " We have the right to live in peace, " proclaimed some of the placards agitated by about 400 people shouting " The united people will never be defeated ".
Jean-Luc Mélenchon made a brief appearance during this event. " What a joy to see the Chilean youth fighting! In the end, the people will win, "launched in Spain the leader of the left-wing party France Insoumise (LFI), to the applause of the crowd.