CLA letter to the editor published in La Tercera on August 29, 2026, discusses ongoing issues of school violence in certain Chilean schools. The author, Moisés Silva Triviño, a university professor, highlights incidents such as attacks on teachers, staff, and police, threats to internal harmony, destruction of school property, and disruption of educational activities. He questions whether those involved are criminals, students who have not been adequately addressed through disciplinary measures, or even terrorists due to their actions causing fear within and outside the schools. The letter also references past political rhetoric that romanticized violent behavior as 'protest' while criminalizing law enforcement tasked with maintaining order. It calls on authorities and educational institutions to take concrete actions to ensure the safety, peace, and right to education for students, parents, and the broader community affected by this issue.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a critical perspective on school violence but does not exhibit clear ideological bias. It raises questions about the nature of the perpetrators, the effectiveness of disciplinary actions, and the role of political rhetoric in shaping perceptions of violence. However, it does not
