Tag Archives: Paramilitary Groups

Neo-Nazi Training and Destruction of Jewish Tombs Denounced in Chile

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Brandi A. Townsend

Yesterday, Movilh (the Chilean Movement for Homosexual Integration and Liberation) denounced before the National Intelligence Agency (ANI) that a group of “neo-Nazi sympathizers” in Chile are receiving paramilitary training and attempted to damage some Jewish tombs. Photos of the activities, … Continue reading →

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Letter from Imprisoned Torturer, Murderer Reaching out to Piñera Intercepted

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Brandi A. Townsend

A former agent of Chile’s National Information Office (Central Nacional de Informaciones – CNI) attempted to send a letter to President Sebastián Piñera  that offered his help so that former president Michelle Bachelet would not return to the presidency.  In … Continue reading →

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Homophobia is not just a Neo-Nazi Problem

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Brandi A. Townsend

At a march on Friday, March 30, honoring Daniel Zamudio’s memory, I saw a young man holding a sign that said, “Casi fui un Zamudio.” (I was almost a Zamudio.)  The sign also showed a picture of him with blood … Continue reading →

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