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Commission for Peace and Understanding Advances in Resolving Historical Conflicts

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• Gloria Callupe commented on "Conversando con la Acoforag" that there have already been over 200 hours of dialogue and 30 hearings in key regions to address the historical debt with Mapuche communities and other sectors.

As part of efforts to address the historical debt with the inhabitants of the Biobío, Araucanía, Los Ríos, and Los Lagos regions, Gloria Callupe Rain, a member of the Commission for Peace and Understanding, revealed in episode 42 of "Conversando con la Acoforag" the significant progress made by this body.

Since its establishment nearly a year ago by mandate of the President of the Republic and with the support of the 19 political parties with parliamentary representation, the Commission has held over 30 hearings in the aforementioned regions, as well as in Santiago, to listen to and understand the concerns of their inhabitants, both Mapuche and non-Mapuche.

The social worker by profession, head of the Indigenous Peoples Unit of the Biobío Regional Government and holder of a master's degree in Local and Regional Human Development from the University of La Frontera, stated that the Commission's work, which includes honorary commissioners, has focused on developing a territorial approach. This involves meetings with interest groups ranging from unions and representatives of productive sectors to Mapuche associations and ancestral authorities. Additionally, meetings have been held with 22 public agencies to gain a comprehensive perspective on the state's actions in these matters.

She recalled that the executive secretary, the government's representative on the Commission, has actively participated in these efforts, which aim to create spaces for dialogue where citizens can share their experiences and concerns. These initiatives are part of the state's broader commitment to addressing long-standing grievances and tensions in these communities.

With over 200 hours of accumulated work, the Commission aims to gather all necessary information to present the president and parliament with alternatives or mechanisms for lasting solutions. This process of listening and analysis is a crucial step toward proposing strategies for effective reparation and the establishment of lasting peace in the affected regions.

The work of the Commission for Peace and Understanding represents a cross-cutting and collaborative effort involving various political and social actors, building on previous initiatives to achieve reconciliation and well-being for all inhabitants of the involved regions.

The full interview is available on Acoforag's social media and YouTube channel: