During the incident, 52 vehicles were set on fire, and Boric assured that the authorities will seek those responsible and that the fight against violence will be intensified
The president of, expressed his indignation regarding the attack on the Rucalhue hydroelectric power plant, which is under construction on the Biobío River. During the incident, 52 vehicles were set on fire, and Boric assured that the authorities will seek those responsible and that the fight against violence will be intensified. The attack was carried out by an armed group that invaded the construction site, threatening the security guards and setting fire to equipment. The project, which has a projected capacity of 90 megawatts, faces a strong opposition from indigenous and environmental communities. Recently, the Court of Concepción Appeals has rejected requests to suspend the activities of the work.
This is not the first attack in the region; On April 7, a similar incident was claimed by the Mapuche Lafkenche resistance. The company Rucalhue Energía Spa, responsible for the construction, is working together with the authorities to increase site safety. Despite the severity of the attack, there were no serious injuries, but the material damages were considerable. The situation around the Rucalhue plant reflects a broader context of tensions between the government and the original peoples, which often oppose projects that consider harmful to the environment and their rights. The Chilean government, in turn, undertakes to continue with the works, emphasizing the importance of energy development for the country.
Posted by Sarah Paula
*Report produced with the aid of AI
