Mapuche Flag Atop Baquedano Statue Sparks Historical Reflection

Gonzalo Raineri

Gonzalo Raineri

26 Oct 2019 · Designer and educator · LinkedIn

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Incredible photo by @Su_hidalgo. The flag at the top is that of the Mapuche people. The statue is of Manuel Baquedano, a 19th-century president who “pacified Araucania”, incorporating it into the recently independent territory. The Mapuche had the status of a nation recognized by the Spanish crown. This is not just any photo.

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