Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Updated Saturday, June 6, 2026
Santiago, Chile
SANTIAGO — Along the historic stone corridors of Paseo Bulnes, the past is never truly past. On a grey, overcast afternoon in the Chilean capital, the solemn refrain of "¿Dónde están?" (Where are they?) echoed once again off the concrete facades of downtown. It is a question that has haunted the nation for half a century, carried forward today by a diverse coalition of student activists, indigenous Mapuche representatives, and aging survivors of the Pinochet dictatorship.
A group of people are gathered on a street, some holding signs and banners, others chanting and raising their fists in the air. The crowd consists of various age groups and appears to be participating in a protest or demonstration. The background features a large building with windows and a fence. The overall atmosphere seems to be one of enthusiasm and determination.
The demonstration, though modest in numbers, carried the immense weight of unresolved history. At its center, a massive white banner bore the stark declaration: "We do not forget the fallen, we do not forgive their executioners." For those walking the pavement, these are not merely historical slogans, but daily mandates in an ongoing struggle for human rights and judicial accountability.
The video captures a group of people protesting on a city street. The scene begins with a woman in a black jacket and glasses speaking into a microphone, flanked by others holding a large white banner with orange and red text. As the camera pans, a man with a beard and dark jacket takes over speaking, while the banner-holders, including a woman with curly blonde hair and another woman in a black t-shirt, listen. In the background, tall buildings line the street, and a large black building with "aki.cl" in white text is visible. Various signs and flags, including a Chilean flag, are scattered among the protesters.
Among the crowd, the iconic Mapuche Wenufoye flag fluttered in the cool breeze, held aloft by demonstrators linking indigenous sovereignty with the broader fight against state violence. The presence of the flag underscores a deepening intersectionality within Chile’s modern social movements, uniting disparate struggles under a single banner of dignity and systemic reform.
A medium close-up shot of a group of protesters holding a black banner with white text, positioned outdoors. In the foreground, there are seven individuals, with four women and three men visible. The woman in the center, wearing glasses, a black jacket, and a green scarf, is speaking. The man to her left has grey hair and a blue jacket. The woman to his left wears a purple top. To the right of the central woman, another woman wears a patterned scarf and a dark top. Behind them, two large green T-shirt banners are displayed on poles. The banner on the left has a black ribbon symbol and the word "METROPOLITANA" at the top, with "NO" and "AR" (likely part of "LUCHAR") visible below. The banner on the right has the word "LUCHA" in brown text. The background consists of trees and a street light.
A group of individuals is gathered outdoors, engaged in a protest or demonstration. The scene is bustling with people, some holding flags and signs, against a backdrop of a tall building. The weather appears overcast, typical of a cloudy day.
As the afternoon waned, elderly women—some clutching faded black-and-white photographs of missing loved ones—spoke into megaphones, their voices steady and resolute. Behind them, younger activists stood in quiet solidarity, a poignant reminder that the duty of memory is being passed to a generation born long after the dictatorship's end. In Santiago, the march for justice continues, one block at a time.
A video captures a street-level protest with a large banner. The banner, predominantly white, features text in black and red, reading "ANTE EL NEGACIONISMO MEMORIA JUSTICIA Y VERDAD TRABAJO SOCIAL UCHILE." Several individuals are visible around the banner, with some holding it. The background shows a multi-story building and what appears to be a street or plaza environment.
A vertical video shows people protesting on a street. A large black banner with white text in Spanish reads, "SIN MEMORIA NO HAY JUSTICIA Y SIN JUSTICIA NO HAY DIGNIDAD" (Without memory there is no justice and without justice there is no dignity). A man in the center wears a green jacket and holds a megaphone. A woman to his right wears a black jacket and a purple scarf. Several green flags with the words "FEDEPRUS METROPOLITANA" and a logo are visible. A large green cardboard cutout shaped like a t-shirt with the word "LUCHAR" (to fight) in white text is held by two people in the background. A tall building with many windows lines the background. The trees have autumn leaves.
A video shot from a medium-to-low angle shows several flags lying on a gray paved surface outdoors. In the upper-left, a Chilean flag with a blue canton and a white five-pointed star is visible. To its right, a red flag with a yellow hammer and sickle emblem in a yellow wreath is shown. Below these, a large red flag displays a black and white portrait of a man with glasses, possibly Salvador Allende. The flag reads, "Allende La historia es nuestra y la hacen los pueblos," meaning "Allende, history is ours and the people make it." To the right of this flag, a colorful Mapuche flag with horizontal stripes of blue, green, white, and red, and a yellow circular emblem in the center, is displayed. To the far right, part of another multicolored flag, possibly a Wiphala, is visible. Several white sticks, likely flagpoles, are scattered among the flags. In the background, the lower legs and feet of a person in blue jeans and dark shoes are seen. Another person's leg and a white bag are also partially visible further back. The flags appear to be laid out for display or sale.
A male individual, appearing to be in his mid-40s to 50s, is centrally positioned, holding a flag horizontally. He has short, salt-and-pepper hair, a beard, and wears dark, rectangular sunglasses, a dark grey hooded sweatshirt, and blue denim jeans. A silver-toned ring is visible on his left ring finger. His left hand grasps a blue and white flag pole attached to the flag.
The flag is the Mapuche Wenufoye. It features three horizontal bands of equal width: light blue on top, green in the middle, and red at the bottom. Along the top and bottom edges of the flag are narrow black bands, each decorated with a repeating pattern of white, cross-shaped symbols (eight visible on the top, seven on the bottom). In the center of the flag is a large yellow disc, quartered by a red cross. Each quadrant contains a distinct red symbol: a crescent moon in the upper-left, a stylized spiral or swirling design in the upper-right, a five-pointed star in the lower-right, and an angular geometric motif in the lower-left.
The background depicts an urban environment, likely in the historic center of Santiago, Chile. Behind the individual is a multi-story building with a light-colored facade, featuring a prominent balustrade on an upper level and visible windows, one equipped with a dark green retractable awning. A dark, ornate street lamp post with a frosted glass fixture is visible behind the upper part of the flag and the individual's head. To the right, a dense green bush or small tree is present. In the lower background, a distinctive dark green, double-leaf wooden door with intricate rectangular paneling and gold-colored decorative framing is partially visible. This architectural style, particularly the ornate door and balustrades, is characteristic of public and institutional buildings in downtown Santiago, such as those in the vicinity of the Palacio de los Tribunales de Justicia or other grand structures near the Barrio Cívico.
A crowd of people protests outdoors, holding signs and banners. A large orange banner in the background reads, "QUIEN MUERE LUCHANDO VIVE PARA SIEMPRE," and features a photo of a man smiling. In the foreground, a black banner reads, "MESA DE DD.HH. PARA UNA VIDA DIGNA" and "NO." People hold up smaller signs with photos of individuals, some accompanied by text like "VERDAD Y JUSTICIA." One sign held by an older woman says, "NO A LA LIBERTAD Y AMNISTIA VIOLADORES DE LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS." The environment appears to be an urban setting, with a building in the background.
A group of people are gathered on a street, some holding signs and banners, others chanting and raising their fists in the air. The crowd consists of various age groups and appears to be participating in a protest or demonstration. The background features a large building with windows and a fence. The overall atmosphere seems to be one of enthusiasm and determination.
A medium shot of a woman with dark hair in a black puffer jacket and t-shirt, speaking in front of a white banner held by other people, with a Chilean flag and signs in the background. The woman is looking to her left, with her mouth open as if speaking or singing. To her left, a woman with glasses and a scarf around her neck is visible. To her right, a man with a cap is behind her, and an older man with white hair is further back. A white banner with orange and black lettering is held across the bottom of the frame, partially obscuring the people holding it. In the background, there are trees with bare branches, and some buildings. One of the signs behind the woman is a white poster with a colorful image that includes a rainbow and drawings of children, with some text above it. Another sign, partially visible, is dark with white text and images.
The video captures a group of people protesting on a city street. The scene begins with a woman in a black jacket and glasses speaking into a microphone, flanked by others holding a large white banner with orange and red text. As the camera pans, a man with a beard and dark jacket takes over speaking, while the banner-holders, including a woman with curly blonde hair and another woman in a black t-shirt, listen. In the background, tall buildings line the street, and a large black building with "aki.cl" in white text is visible. Various signs and flags, including a Chilean flag, are scattered among the protesters.
A group of approximately fifteen individuals, predominantly adults, are depicted in a street protest or march, holding a large black banner horizontally across the lower half of the frame. The banner displays white uppercase text that reads: "SIN MEMORIA NO HAY JUSTICIA Y SIN JUSTICIA NO HAY DIGNIDAD" (Without memory there is no justice and without justice there is no dignity). At both ends of the banner, a circular white logo with the text "CONFEDEPRUS" encircles a stylized symbol of multiple figures.
Behind the banner holders, several bright green flags and large, green T-shirt-shaped signs are visible. A prominent green flag in the upper left bears the text "FEDEPRUS METROPOLITANA". Two large T-shirt signs are held aloft; the left one has "FEDEPRUS METROPOLITANA" near the top and a central white rectangle with a black ribbon symbol and the text "NO OLVIDAR" (Do not forget). The right T-shirt sign features a white rectangle with the word "LUCHAR" (To fight) in large red uppercase letters. Many participants wear green scarves or vests.
The scene is outdoors on what appears to be an asphalt street. The background features tall, light brown/beige multi-story buildings with numerous windows, indicative of urban architecture in Santiago, Chile. Trees with brown, autumnal foliage line the street on the left and center-right. The sky is overcast, providing diffuse lighting. A street light pole is visible on the right side. The overall context, including the organization "FEDEPRUS" (Federación Nacional de Trabajadores de la Salud, Metropolitan Region) and the human rights slogan, places the event in a central urban area of Santiago, Chile.
A medium close-up shot of a group of protesters holding a black banner with white text, positioned outdoors. In the foreground, there are seven individuals, with four women and three men visible. The woman in the center, wearing glasses, a black jacket, and a green scarf, is speaking. The man to her left has grey hair and a blue jacket. The woman to his left wears a purple top. To the right of the central woman, another woman wears a patterned scarf and a dark top. Behind them, two large green T-shirt banners are displayed on poles. The banner on the left has a black ribbon symbol and the word "METROPOLITANA" at the top, with "NO" and "AR" (likely part of "LUCHAR") visible below. The banner on the right has the word "LUCHA" in brown text. The background consists of trees and a street light.
Two individuals in full riot gear, including helmets, protective vests, and combat boots, stand stationary on a tiled plaza. A large Chilean flag flies from a tall flagpole in the background, with large white letters spelling "STGO" visible beneath it. Behind the flagpole and letters, a grand, classical-style building with numerous windows and columns dominates the midground, flanked by modern city buildings in the distance. Deciduous trees with sparse, brownish-orange foliage frame the scene on either side under an overcast sky.
A group of individuals is gathered outdoors, engaged in a protest or demonstration. The scene is bustling with people, some holding flags and signs, against a backdrop of a tall building. The weather appears overcast, typical of a cloudy day.
The image captures an outdoor urban plaza in Santiago, Chile, featuring three individuals in tactical protective gear positioned on a light-colored tiled pavement in the foreground. The person on the left is static, facing right, wearing a brown uniform, tactical vest, helmet with a dark visor, green shin guards, and black boots, with gloved hands clasped. The central individual, similarly attired, is in motion, walking right. The third person, on the right, stands static, facing left, equipped identically with hands clasped.
In the middle ground, large white three-dimensional letters spelling "STGO" are mounted on a low, light-colored concrete structure. Behind these letters, the classical architecture of the Palacio de La Moneda, the presidential palace, spans the background under an overcast or hazy sky. A tall flagpole flying the Chilean flag (red, white, blue with a star) is visible above and to the left of the palace. Scattered deciduous trees with sparse brown leaves frame the upper left and right edges of the scene. Distant multi-story buildings complete the urban skyline. A few indistinct figures are visible near the "STGO" sign and in front of the palace. White canopies are partially visible on the far left.
A crowd of people gathers outdoors in front of a building with a fence or wall adorned with multiple hanging portraits. A woman in a white and light brown vest stands at a podium or raised platform, speaking into a microphone. To her left, a man holds a megaphone. Behind them, another man in a brown jacket films the scene with a smartphone. In the foreground, numerous individuals are present, some holding up large signs or posters. Two prominent signs are visible: one features a black and white portrait of a man identified as "Sergio Rene Loper" with a date "14.09.74", and the other shows a black and white portrait of "Francisco Javier Bravo Nuñez" with the same date. The crowd appears to be observing the speakers and the event.
This image depicts an outdoor public gathering in front of the Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera in Santiago, Chile. The multi-story building in the background features a light-colored facade with numerous rectangular windows, some equipped with awnings, and a concrete balustrade on a lower balcony. The partial word "CIONAL" is visible on its lower section, consistent with "INSTITUTO NACIONAL."
In the foreground, a young woman with long, dark hair featuring blonde highlights and styled with a black ribbon is seen in profile, looking to her right. She wears a beige jacket over a dark top and holds a wooden pole with her right hand. Attached to this pole is a vibrant red flag, prominently displaying a yellow hammer and sickle emblem encircled by a golden wheat wreath, topped with a yellow star. The flag is partially unfurled and ripples gently. To the right of the red flag, a portion of a plain white flag on another wooden pole is visible.
In the mid-ground, a diverse group of individuals is present. A young man with dark hair and glasses, wearing a black t-shirt and a black backpack, is engrossed in his smartphone. Adjacent to him, another young man in a grey hoodie has a red and white patterned scarf draped around his neck. Further back and to the right, a person in a knitted hat and dark jacket walks away, carrying an orange object, while another individual with a black cap is partially visible on the far right. The ground is paved, and green foliage from trees is visible on the left side of the scene. The overall atmosphere suggests a public demonstration or gathering.
A medium shot shows a woman with gray hair speaking into a megaphone while standing outdoors. She is wearing a black jacket and black pants. To her left, two women are standing. The woman closest to the speaker is holding a white cane and wearing a black and white patterned top with blue jeans. To the speaker's right, a young man is holding a sign and another person is partially visible. Behind them, there is a metal fence adorned with several black and white photographs. A black and white sign with Spanish text is partially visible in the bottom left of the frame. The background consists of a building.
A group of individuals are gathered on a street, holding a black banner with white text that reads, "SIN MEMORIA NO HAY JUSTICIA SIN JUSTICIA NO HAY DIGNIDAD." There are two large green signs shaped like t-shirts behind them. The sign on the left has "NO OLVIDAR" written on it in white letters with a black ribbon symbol, and the sign on the right has "LUCHAR" written on it in red letters. The individuals are wearing various clothing items, including green vests and scarves. A woman in the center is speaking into a megaphone. The street is lined with trees and buildings in the background.
An elderly woman in a black jacket and pants, with a black purse, glasses, and a cane, stands in the foreground, speaking into a black megaphone held by a young man to her right. The young man, dressed in a black t-shirt and dark cargo pants, holds the megaphone with both hands, looking up. Behind the woman, a woman in a white patterned top and blue jeans stands with a green flag on a pole, looking up and smiling. Behind the young man, a man in a black jacket is partially visible. The setting is outdoors, possibly on a street or plaza, with a building in the background. A metal fence behind the people has white papers or photos attached to it. A blue and white flag with writing on it is visible in the upper right background.
A medium shot shows a woman with curly blond hair wearing a black scarf, looking serious while holding a white banner with orange lettering. She stands with a man to her right, wearing a black sweatshirt, yellow jacket, pink beanie, and sunglasses, with a cardboard house on his head. The banner has orange lettering. Behind the woman, another woman with dark hair and a serious expression is partially visible, holding a Chilean flag. The background shows a tree-lined street and buildings.
A crowd of people, mostly young adults, stands on an urban street in front of a tall, light-colored building with multiple windows. The people are facing generally to the right, some holding up rectangular signs. Two prominent signs, held in the mid-ground, display a portrait of a person with dark hair against a red background. Another sign, visible on the left, shows a different person's portrait. A person in the mid-ground, wearing a black jacket and a red backpack, raises their right arm with the index finger pointing upwards. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair, wearing a black jacket, stands with their back mostly to the camera, holding a white rectangular object in their right hand. To the left, a person with long brown hair, wearing a navy blue sweatshirt and light blue jeans, stands facing right. Flags or banners are visible in the background, including a red and white one on the far left. A traffic light and additional buildings are visible further down the street. The crowd appears to be engaged in a collective activity, possibly a protest or demonstration.
A vertical photograph captures a large, rectangular paper poster affixed to a light grey, vertical panel in Santiago, Chile. The poster features a color image of an older man with a pale complexion, dark, disheveled, and spiky hair, wearing a dark, tattered, and heavily buckled leather costume, characteristic of the fictional character Edward Scissorhands. Numerous metallic blades and scissor-like implements are attached to the man's hands, pointed downwards. Faint, reddish marks are visible on his face, resembling small scars.
White text is printed on the poster. In the top left corner, the word "CHILE" is vertically aligned. Across the top, "Ministro Quiroz:" is prominently displayed. Along the bottom edge of the poster, partial text reads "El Manos de Tijera," translating to "The Scissorhands." The poster appears to be secured by at least one visible metal staple or tack near the top right corner. The grey panel, possibly painted metal or wood, exhibits two visible silver screws towards its lower half. The background behind the panel is out of focus, showing blurred autumnal trees with orange and brown foliage, and a distant building with indistinct windows.
A group of people are holding a large white banner with text in orange and black. The text on the banner reads, "NO OLVIDAMOS A LOS CAÍDOS, NO PERDONAMOS A SUS VERDUGOS," which translates to "WE DO NOT FORGET THE FALLEN, WE DO NOT FORGIVE THEIR EXECUTIONERS." On the right side of the banner, the text "EN MEMORIA GOBIERNO" is visible in black, along with a black-and-white image of a man's face and text that asks, "WHERE ARE THEY?" (The exact question is partially obscured.) Several young people, mostly teenagers, are holding the banner and standing on a street or plaza. In the background, other people are visible, some holding a red flag with a yellow star. Buildings and trees can be seen in the distance.
This image captures a public demonstration on Paseo Bulnes in Santiago, Chile. A diverse group of approximately twenty individuals, primarily young adults, occupies the foreground and midground, holding a large white banner horizontally.
The banner displays text in red and black capital letters. The left section reads "NO OLVIDAMOS A LOS CAIDOS NO PERDONAMOS A SUS VERDUGOS" (WE DO NOT FORGET THE FALLEN WE DO NOT FORGIVE THEIR EXECUTIONERS). The right section features black text that appears to read "Memoria Gobierno" and a black-and-white graphic depicting two stylized, somber faces (one male, one female) above the Spanish question "¿DÓNDE ESTÁN?" (WHERE ARE THEY?).
People holding the banner are positioned on a concrete sidewalk. Their attire is casual, including jackets, t-shirts, and caps. In the background, to the left, a green kiosk-like structure is visible, featuring a sign for "Estacionamiento Paseo Bulnes" and "ENTRADA Oficina de Chile". An ornate black lamppost stands next to this structure. Further back, an individual holds a Palestinian flag.
The backdrop consists of multi-story concrete buildings with numerous windows and some balconies. Air conditioning units are mounted on the building walls. Commercial establishments are visible at street level, including a yellow "Castano" sign and a red "Pizza Hut" sign. Sparse, deciduous trees are present along the street. The sky is overcast, indicating a cloudy day. The overall scene depicts an urban environment during what appears to be a human rights-related protest.
A man with a beard and dark clothing speaks into a megaphone while holding a white sign with a picture of a person on it. A younger man with glasses and a blue jacket stands next to him, holding another megaphone but not speaking. Behind them is a green banner with the words "NO OLVIDAR" in large letters, and a blue flag with a picture of a man's face and the word "JUSTICIA" at the top. Several other people are visible in the background, including a woman in a green scarf. The setting appears to be an outdoor gathering or protest, with buildings in the background.
A group of people stands outdoors on a paved street. Most are young, with a few older adults. They are casually dressed in cold-weather clothing like jackets and hoodies. The person on the far left wears a blue jacket and a black cap. A person in the middle wears a black jacket, red scarf, and a backpack, and appears to be shouting. Two young men on the right hold up a white banner with orange and black lettering, partially visible. The banner says "NO OLVIDAMOS A LOS CAIDOS NI PERDON NI OLVIDO." The scene is set against a backdrop of multi-story buildings and a metro station entrance. A Chilean flag and a red flag are visible in the background.
A medium shot captures a street protest with approximately 15-20 individuals gathered in front of a tall, light-colored building with numerous windows. In the foreground, a woman wearing a light pink long-sleeved top and dark pants stands with her back to the camera, facing the protesters. Behind her, a group holds a large black banner with white text that reads "NO A LOS" on the top line and "NI UN PASO ATRÁS" on the bottom line. To the left, another white banner with black text displays "JUSTICIA VERDAD NO A LA IMPUNIDAD". Several protesters, a mix of older adults and middle-aged individuals, hold up white signs with black-and-white photos of faces. One man in a brown jacket and flat cap stands behind the main banner. In the background, to the right, a person holds a green banner with the text "NO OLVIDAR" and a black ribbon symbol. The sky is overcast.
A static, eye-level outdoor shot shows a group of five people, four men and one woman, protesting in front of a tree-lined street. The woman, with curly hair, stands in the center, holding a white banner with orange letters and flames alongside the man to her right, who wears a yellow jacket and a pink beanie. Both hold the banner with two hands. The man to her left wears a green sombrero-style hat, and the man behind her is older and bald. The man in the yellow jacket wears a small house-shaped hat. A person in the foreground holds a white smartphone with their left hand, recording the protest. In the background, a Chilean flag is visible.
A group of four individuals stands outdoors, with a flag and a building visible in the background. In the foreground, a woman with curly hair is speaking, facing forward. To her left, a man holds a rectangular sign with a colorful drawing of a house and text. To her right, a man in a yellow jacket and pink beanie holds a small, house-shaped sign that reads "COOP CASA ARTISTA". Behind the speaking woman, an older man with a beard looks forward. All four individuals are holding a large white banner with prominent orange text that appears to spell "NOS CU". The trees in the background have mostly bare branches, suggesting a cooler season.
Santiago, Chile
