Prison riot on the Aragua Train in Santiago is described as the most serious since the escape of frontists

• Severity of the riot: The mutiny of the Aragua Train in the Special High Security Penitentiary Facility (Repas) of Santiago has been described as the most serious since the escape of frontists in 1996.
• Destruction and riots: Inmates caused significant damage, destroying cells, water pipes, and windows. They used blunt objects against the Gendarmerie personnel.
• Cause of the riot: The riot began on June 6 due to a power outage, which affected the supply for the televisions in the cells, generating discontent among the inmates.
• Involvement of criminal gangs: In addition to the members of the Tren de Aragua, other criminal organizations participated, such as “Los Pulpos Nueva Generación” and former Colombian paramilitaries.
• Response from the authorities: Gendarmerie intervened with dissuasive measures, resulting in several inmates and officials being injured. Some inmates were transferred to other prisons due to the damage.
• Challenge to the State: This riot is seen as an open challenge to the Chilean State, underscoring the need for more effective penitentiary strategies.

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