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Chilean social activist dies in mysterious circumstances

ANOTHER social movement leader has been found dead in mysterious circumstances in Chile as calls grow for thorough investigations into the growing number of opposition activist deaths.

Association of Indigenous Communities of Chan Chan president Marcelo Vega Cortes was found dead at the mouth of the River Lingue after his car seemingly careered off the road.

 

Chile, ese país donde constantemente aparecen dirigentes sindicales y sociales muertos en extrañas circunstancias...

Hoy se trata de Marcelo Vega Cortés, dirigente social opositor a Celulosa Arauco (Familia Angelini) quien apareció muerto en el río Lingue https://t.co/y9ier1It3A pic.twitter.com/VDiokjoTL5

— Vagabundo ilustrado (@vagoilustrado) February 4, 2019
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