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Acoforag Responds to New Attack in La Araucanía: "The Minister of Public Security Has Become a Commentator on Events"

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A truck was completely burned by unknown individuals on Route 182, which connects the towns of Angol and Collipulli in the La Araucanía Region.

According to preliminary information, the arson attack allegedly occurred this Saturday around 6:10 a.m.

The general manager of the Association of Forestry Contractors (Acoforag), René Muñoz, confirmed to La Tercera that the truck driver was in good condition and was later taken away from the scene by another colleague.

"It happened early this morning, the truck was burned, and the road was blocked (...) The driver is unharmed, with no injuries, and that’s what matters," Muñoz detailed.

508 Attacks in 12 Years

So far in 2025, there have been 11 attacks, and 508 over a 12-year period, according to figures from Acoforag. In this context, Muñoz criticized authorities for their lack of response.

"There have been reductions in the number of attacks per year, but we remain stuck in this cycle where our equipment is burned, and we can’t work. Here we are, waiting for some authority to reach out and explain what the plan is," Muñoz stated. He added: "The Minister of Public Security has become a commentator on events. He expresses regret, describes the situation, but ultimately, there are no actions moving in the right direction: eliminating, reducing, and eradicating this major security problem in the Southern Macrozone."

Meanwhile, the president of the Chilean Wood Corporation (Corma) for the regions of La Araucanía, Los Ríos, and Los Lagos, Antonio Soto, condemned the events that occurred this morning.

"These acts of violence are unacceptable and threaten the lives of people who are simply doing their jobs. As Corma, we reiterate the urgent call to guarantee safety on roads and territories so families can live and work in peace, as we cannot normalize violence or allow impunity to take hold in the Southern Macrozone," he said.

Additionally, he also criticized authorities regarding reports detailing a decrease in attacks in the area.

"These kinds of incidents contradict the information provided by authorities about the reduction in attacks, so we will continue our efforts and work until these attacks—which affect workers, machinery, and ultimately investment in the region—are eradicated from the Southern Macrozone," he explained.

Source:La Tercera