“The Vicariate of Solidarity assumed the defense of human rights”
“Freedom is the capacity to develop as a human being in all aspects.”
“We always had hope that at any minute there would be some response but it took much longer than we ever imagined.”
“They were kidnappings; they were not arrests because there was no legality, no formality.”
“1972 and 1973 were a period of great unrest in Chile”
“The truth is that I liked to participate in social movements since I was very young.”
“Transitions to democracy are very difficult and Chile’s was very difficult.”
“In politics one must see democracy as the only political system that guarantees liberty.”
“We had to be very careful that the Army did not regain power.”
“Young people became excited at the idea of reclaiming the universities.”
“The people wanted a message of confidence, of joy.”
“Our program was human rights, democracy, social justice and a new political order.”
“The defense of human rights helped in the rebuilding of old friendships.”
“There were very few voices that arose to defend the rights of the persecuted.”
“The regime attacked them without any concern for their dignity or their rights.”
“Within 48 hours the army had control over the entire country.”
“The Chilean Communist Party was the most pro-Soviet of the world’s communist parties.”
“The fight between the Christian Democrats and the parties of the left opened the door for the coup d’état.”
