The Partido Comunista, a political party in Chile, has praised the recent decision by the country’s Supreme Court to convict eight former police officers for their role in the disappearances of 15 people during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. The case, known as “calle Conferencia II,” took place in 1976, and represents a small but significant victory for justice in a country where many crimes committed during the dictatorship remain unpunished. The Partido Comunista has called for greater efforts to combat negationism, or the denial of historical events such as the dictatorship and the crimes committed during it. The party has also demanded that the concept of “nunca más,” or “never again,” be extended beyond its symbolic value and become a reality for all those affected by Pinochet’s regime. This article highlights the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions and acknowledging the suffering of those who were victimized by state violence. It is a reminder that even decades after these events have taken place, there is still work to be done to ensure that justice is served.
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