Introduction Language is more than just a method of communication; it is a reflection of culture, history, and identity. For the Mapuche, the largest indigenous group in Chile, their language, Mapudungun, represents the core of their existence, a vital connection to their past, and a means to preserve their culture. Yet, like many indigenous languages […]
Introduction In the mid-1970s, a dark chapter unfolded in South America, shrouding the continent in fear and repression. Under the code name “Operation Condor,” the dictatorships of six countries—Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Brazil—collaborated to eliminate political dissidents and perceived threats to their regimes. This covert operation, sanctioned by the United States during the […]