“They overturn their frustration and resentment”: Army rejects vandalism against the Baquedano statue | National

The Army rejected the vandalism of protesters who, during the afternoon of this Friday, painted the statue of General Manuel Baquedano red that is located in Plaza Italia, a place that is the epicenter of the protests in Santiago, and reiterated their request for transfer to that the monument remains in their custody.

Through a public statement, the armed institution indicated that “Regrets and rejects vandalization of which the figure of General Baquedano has once again been the object, who was a hero and a relevant actor in the definition of the territorial limits that Chile currently has ”.

They also detailed that “it is surprising and incomprehensible that the monument that the State of Chile itself
erected in recognition of his exemplary military career and personal life dedicated to the country, his memory is violated by the attitude of some they pour out their resentment and frustration, on symbols that represent each one of the Chileans ”.

In the same sense, and as requested by the same institution to the Council of National Monuments, the Army reiterated the request to exhaust the measures so that higher standards of security are provided to the monument.

“In case this cannot be guaranteed, it is transferred to a public place, close to the Bicentennial Army Building, so that it remains under the protection and protection of the Chilean Army ”.

Finally, the same entity added that “those who do not recognize the sacrifice given by thousands of compatriots who have allowed the history of Chile to be written, they will hardly be able to project the country into the future to which we all aspire. The vast majority of Chileans value and respect the heritage of our ancestors and want to progress and develop in peace. On the road of violence and vandalism, the country will not achieve its aspirations for progress ”.