On this day, 22 October 1905, 30,000 workers in Chile rose up against poor conditions and the rising cost of living. Butchers, shoemakers, cigar makers, tapestry makers, telegraphers and others took part in the revolt, as rail workers blew up railways. The police were overwhelmed, so the rich formed a “white guard” to begin massacring the workers. After 250 dead, the rebellion subsided but the working class movement continued to grow in strength.
114 years later, the working class in Chile has again risen up against the increasing cost of living, and yet again the state is responding with violent repression. Martial law has been declared, and so far 11 people have been killed by security forces, but so far the protests are continuing to escalate. Analysis of the situation and links to find out more here: https://crimethinc.com/EvadeYLucha https://www.facebook.com/workingclasshistory/photos/a.296224173896073/1242518499266631/?type=3