Santiago de Chile, December 15 (RHC)-- Over the weekend in Chile, the same voices that fought against Augusto Pinochet's military dictatorship got together to sing before about 500,000 people who gathered in the "Dignity Square" to protest against President Sebastian Piñera's administration and its ongoing violation of human rights.

From the historic plaza, previously known as Plaza Italia, Latin American musical groups the Bunkers, Illapu, and Inti-Illimani, which took the songs of the Chilean resistance abroad during the dictatorship, performed for hundreds of thousands.  

Silenced by the mainstream media, the images and sounds were broadcasted live by social networks. Meanwhile, massive protests also took place in other cities such as Antofagasta, where the Military Police (Carabineros) raided the regional university's facilities.

"The government is responsible for systematic violations of human rights.  However, this has not halted police repression.  On the contrary, Piñera is implementing an anti-protest agenda and persecuting dissidents," La Izquierda Diario said.

"Without authorization, despite the repression of police, without resources, only with claw and heart, the Concert for Dignity was an absolute success.  Something that others can never do."