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Arson attack in La Araucanía: two trucks consumed by fire

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• A violent incident on Route 5 South leaves two trucks in flames and a message from the Mapuche Resistance.

Monday ended up being the scene of a violent arson attack in the La Araucanía region, specifically on Route 5 South, where two trucks were engulfed in flames after an action by four hooded individuals in the Pailahueque sector of Ercilla. The incident not only caused the destruction of the vehicles but also left a political message at the scene.

According to initial reports, the attackers arrived in a pickup truck outside the well-known sandwich shop Más Rico and, without exchanging words, proceeded to set fire to the parked trucks. After carrying out the attack, the perpetrators fled in an unknown direction, leaving behind a banner with slogans from the Mapuche Resistance, denouncing alleged setups and demanding a fair trial.

The emergency required a swift response from emergency teams. Local Fire Department units worked hard to control and extinguish the fire, preventing the flames from spreading to nearby structures and causing further damage. Carabineros (Chilean police) and Army personnel also arrived to secure the area and begin the relevant investigations.

This attack adds to a series of similar incidents that have affected the region recently, in a context of territorial claims and demands by Mapuche communities. The situation of violence in

La Araucanía has been a constant concern for authorities and residents of the region.

So far, no arrests have been reported in connection with the attack, and authorities continue their efforts to locate those responsible. The local community and travelers who frequent this route remain on alert for possible new incidents.

The investigation is ongoing, and more official information is expected in the coming hours regarding this unfortunate event, which marks another episode of violence in the area.