| Description: | This arpillera depicts the actions of the mass student movement in Chile, which in 2011 initiated a series of mass marches and creative actions demanding free education as well as reform of the neoliberal policies imposed by the rightwing government of Sebastiàn Piñera (2010 - 2014; 2018 - 2022). Over time, this focused movement with a set of concrete demands and solutions, developed strong links with workers unions and garnered widespread public support, both in Chile and abroad.
Student leader Camila Vallejos, who led the movement, became Minister General Secretariat of Government in March 2022. Current President of Chile, Gabriel Boric was also a prominent figure in the movement. |
