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Mapuche communities submit document with proposals to the Commission for Peace and Understanding

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Galvarino Reiman, the werken of the Nagche territory in Traiguén, assumed the role of spokesperson for the communities, hoping that not only land demands would be considered.

Hoping their proposals would be taken into account, Mapuche communities in the region submitted their suggestions to the Commission for Peace and Understanding, as part of the discussions for drafting the report to be delivered to President Gabriel Boric.

These are leaders from various communities in the region who, through a Council, specifically formulated their demands and concerns, which were compiled into a document.

Galvarino Reiman, the werken of the Nagche territory in Traiguén, assumed the role of spokesperson for the communities, hoping that not only land demands would be considered. "The Mapuche territorial conflict is currently addressed through processes of reclamation and dialogue, though tensions persist in land recovery. Regarding acts of dehumanization and genocide perpetrated by the State, forms of reparation are still being sought, often unsatisfactory for the communities. The political rights of the Mapuche people are being reclaimed with greater representation in political spaces, though the struggle continues. Lastly, the revitalization of the Mapuche language faces challenges, but there are community-led initiatives for its preservation and teaching," he stated.

The executive secretary of the Commission for Peace and Understanding, Víctor Ramos, stated that the received document would serve as input during debates and decision-making. "Among all these identities and different leaderships, today they managed to submit a document that, in a way, captures in writing an ongoing conversation we’ve had with them. As a commission, we are now showing respect and gratitude for all this work and the reception of input that is very useful for this final stretch of decision-making," he said.

In turn, the co-chair of the commission, Alfredo Moreno, stated that the process to seek solutions has been arduous, adding that there is a willingness to reach an agreement. "We’ve had very intense work for almost a year and a half with people of very different views on the conflict, different political ideas, individuals who have worked in different governments, but all with the same interest and good will to try to find solutions to this conflict that has caused so much pain and suffering to both Mapuche and non-Mapuche people," he noted.

It should be noted that the meeting, which lasted two hours, took place at the facilities on Portales Street 561 in Temuco and was also attended by commissioner Nicolás Figari.

Source:BiobioChile.cl