SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Armed assailants ambushed and killed three law enforcement officers in southern Chile on Saturday before setting their car on fire, authorities said, the latest attack on police to revive security concerns in the South American country.
It remains unclear who carried out the assault on Chile’s national police force in the Biobío region some 400 kilometers (about 250 miles) south of Santiago, the capital. But a long-simmering conflict between the Mapuche indigenous community and landowners and forestry companies in Biobío and Chile’s Araucanía region farther south has intensified in recent years. That has prompted the government to impose a state of emergency and deploy the military to provide security.
“There will be no impunity,” Chilean President Gabriel Boric said, declaring three days of national mourning on Saturday, after firefighters dousing the burning police car made the grisly discovery.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
The last day of the NBA regular season is Sunday. Expect chaos and lots of itRunway at Tokyo's Haneda Airport reopens after aircraft collisionDylan Larkin scores power22 killed, 10 injured as tractor trolley overturns in IndiaTriston Casas hits 2Texas Gov. vows to expand border barriers amid standoff with White HouseDylan Larkin scores powerUN chief to convene with key donors to ensure continued support for Palestine refugees relief workUN highlights urgent need for investment in women's economic empowermentAgyemang rallies Charlotte to 3
3.0716s , 6497.0546875 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Assailants ambush and kill 3 police officers in southern Chile, shaking the country ,Stellar Storyline news portal