Topic: 2025 – Reducing Recruitment Capabilities of Terrorist Groups
Country: Chile
Delegate Name: Michael Fuger
Terrorism has been infrequent in Chile for the last decade or so, but the government implemented a new anti-terrorism law last year. This law makes it easier to prosecute members of terrorist groups, even if they have not yet committed the crimes they planned. The main terrorist activity in Chile has been composed of attacks on the logging industry in the rural south of the country by indigenous Mapuche activists.
Chile aims to deal with terrorism by implementing policies supported by the perpetrators, like land reparations reform and constitutional changes regarding indigenous rights and representation in government. Chile is also cooperating with regional neighbor Argentina to deal with Mapuche violence. We believe that solving the systemic issues being protested by the terrorists will stop the activism and violence caused by the terrorists.
Terrorism and the recruitment of its perpetrators is a serious problem affecting countries all over the world, and something must be done to promote peace. This may include policing protest and activism, prosecuting members of plots, or addressing terrorist presences on social media.
