Vallejo por dichos de Luis Silva sobre Pinochet: “Nos preocupa que a 50 años del golpe aún exista negacionismo”

Vallejo, a Peruvian writer and activist, has expressed concerns about the ongoing denial of the atrocities committed during Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship in Chile. In a recent interview, the award-winning author criticized the lack of accountability for those responsible for the military coup and human rights violations that followed. Vallejo’s words come on the heels of a controversy sparked by Chilean footballer Luis Silva, who praised Pinochet for “saving” the country from communism. Vallejo warns that such statements, even if made in ignorance, propagate a dangerous narrative that minimizes the suffering of the victims and their families. While Chile has made progress in acknowledging the crimes of the past, Vallejo argues that there is still much work to be done to ensure that history is not distorted or distorted. The article highlights the ongoing struggle for truth and justice in Chile, and the importance of remembering the past in shaping the future.