Question 24101 — foreign policy

Summary

Mr. Alexis Corbière alerts the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs about the ongoing clashes in Chile. On October 18, 2019, Chilean President Sebastian Pinera declared a state of emergency and appointed a general responsible for civil security. These provisions aim to repress without restraint the popular uprising arising from protests against the increase in transport prices. This measure, the drop of water which made breaking the camel's back, is in line with the neoliberal policies implemented in the country for more than thirty years and which have led to Chile becoming one of the most unequal countries in the world. The army had not been deployed on the Chilean streets since the end of the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. It adds to the social unease the resurgence of a terrible memory: that of the assassination of President Allende during of the coup d'état of September 11, 1973, followed by nearly 20 years of repression against political opponents, imprisoned, tortured, raped and murdered by the thousands. For several days, more than a dozen Chileans have already been killed, victims of ultra-violent military repression. France, although it must not interfere in a third country, still has a duty to contribute to the defense of human rights. Man and fundamental freedoms. However, to date, everything suggests that they are no longer guaranteed in Chile. Also, the MP wants all diplomatic channels to be activated so that the violence stops and a peaceful exit from the conflict can be considered. As such, the suspension of France's participation in COP 25, scheduled for December 2 to 13 in Chile, seems legitimate and fully justified; this until the Chilean government orders an end to live ammunition against demonstrators and arbitrary arrests. He therefore wishes to know his position on this proposal.

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