When it comes to information on the Mapuche Resistance, this site is only the tip of the iceberg. If you have the time, please check out the articles and videos below.
Documentaries in English
Documentals en Español
Historical Memory and Present-Day Oblivion — This article explores the past and present dimensions of the Mapuche struggle in detail. Waldman gives an in-depth overview of the relevant political and historical background and situates the current conflict within this context. Crucially, she demonstrates the growing social divide between Mapuche and settlers, and stresses that the conflict cannot and will not resolve itself.
The Persistent Impact of Pinochet’s Policy Concerning Resource Rights of the Mapuche with Special Focus on the Forestry Sector — This article dissects Pinochet’s policies in detail. Weissenböck explores old and new challenges to resource rights for the Mapuche and details the history of exploitation by the forest industry. She discusses the many ways in which Mapuche communities mobilized during Augusto Pinochet’s regime and demonstrates that these diverse forms of resistance are still in use by Mapuche groups today.