Protest

09
Mar 2024
10:27 UTC

Chile Tactical: Far-right group slated to hold anti-immigration protest in Plaza de la Constitucion from 18:00 (local time) on March 11; allot for disruptions

Current Situation

  • Movimento Social Patriota (MSP), a far-right and neo-fascist group, has called for an anti-immigrant protest in Plaza de la Constitucion in Santiago from 18:00 (local time) on March 11. 
  • The demands outlined for the slated protests reportedly include the closure of borders to illegal migrants, rejection of immigrant amnesty, and advocating for a “Chile First” policy. 

Assessments & Forecast

  1. Given social media traction and previous mobilizations by far-right groups in Santiago, the protest will likely draw a turnout between the low-to-mid hundreds.  
  2. Despite the heightened sentiments over the influx of immigrants into Chile, the protest is anticipated to transpire peacefully without any incidences of unrest, given precedent. Regardless, a bolstered security presence can be anticipated in the vicinity of Plaza de la Constitucion to monitor proceedings and divert traffic. 
  3. Additionally, disruptions to vehicular and pedestrian travel can be expected near Plaza de la Constitucion from 18:00 onwards with authorities likely to establish ad-hoc closures and security cordons. 

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Santiago on March 11 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel during the evening hours due to the slated protest.      

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Santiago, Chile
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Current Situation

  • Movimento Social Patriota (MSP), a far-right and neo-fascist group, has called for an anti-immigrant protest in Plaza de la Constitucion in Santiago from 18:00 (local time) on March 11. 
  • The demands outlined for the slated protests reportedly include the closure of borders to illegal migrants, rejection of immigrant amnesty, and advocating for a “Chile First” policy. 

Assessments & Forecast

  1. Given social media traction and previous mobilizations by far-right groups in Santiago, the protest will likely draw a turnout between the low-to-mid hundreds.  
  2. Despite the heightened sentiments over the influx of immigrants into Chile, the protest is anticipated to transpire peacefully without any incidences of unrest, given precedent. Regardless, a bolstered security presence can be anticipated in the vicinity of Plaza de la Constitucion to monitor proceedings and divert traffic. 
  3. Additionally, disruptions to vehicular and pedestrian travel can be expected near Plaza de la Constitucion from 18:00 onwards with authorities likely to establish ad-hoc closures and security cordons. 

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Santiago on March 11 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel during the evening hours due to the slated protest.      

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Santiago, Chile
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible