CAE Debtors Protest Seizures, Demand Loan Cancellation: "Legislating Out of Hate"
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Approximately 300 debtors protested in Alameda, Chile, demanding the full cancellation of the CAE educational loan.
- Protesters also called for an immediate halt to government asset seizures and the return of seized goods.
- A representative stated the government appears to be legislating out of
Hundreds of people protested in Alameda, Chile, on Thursday, demanding the full cancellation of the CAE educational loan and an end to government asset seizures. The demonstration, organized by the Assembly of CAE Debtors, saw around 300 participants.
"In the first instance, we want the total cancellation of educational debts, but in the short term, we demand the cessation of all seizures and the restitution of all assets and funds taken from people's accounts," said Maximiliano, a member of the Assembly of CAE Debtors. He accused the government of legislating out of "hatred towards the workers and laborers of this country," urging them to reconsider and recognize that educated professionals drive the nation.
In the first instance, we want the total cancellation of educational debts, but in the short term, we demand the cessation of all seizures and the restitution of all assets and funds taken from people's accounts.
The protesters are not planning to deliver a manifesto or letter to authorities at this time, intending to continue their demonstrations. Police were present at the scene, but no major incidents or arrests were reported.
It seems the Government is legislating out of hatred towards the workers and laborers of this country, so we call on them to reconsider and make them understand that professionals or people who study are the engine of the nation.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.