Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola admitted to the OAS that Chile was “concerned about the reduction of democratic space in the region and in the world” and declared its desire to “build bridges”. The meeting between states of the hemisphere, which the Minister led, was to address the political and human rights crisis in Nicaragua and seek a peaceful solution to the situation through dialogue.

the minister of Foreign RelationsAntonia Urrejola, asked this Friday the Organization of American States (AEO) “more democracy” to solve regional problems and “respect those who think differently”.

The Chancellor led a meeting this morning between states of the hemisphere to address the political and human rights crisis in Nicaragua and seek a peaceful solution to the situation through dialogue.

The conversation took place within the framework of the OAS General Assembly, which is being held in Lima, and was organized by the Inter-American Dialogue and convened by the OAS missions of Canada and Chile.

The meeting, attended by foreign ministers, ambassadors and heads of delegation from the various nations, was also chaired by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken; the Under Secretary for the Americas of Canada, Michael Grant; and the Director of the Migration, Remittances and Development Program of the Inter-American Dialogue, Manuel Orozco.

“We have an obligation to answer the call of millions of people in our hemisphere and around the world who demand rights and security to live, after generations have suffered the consequences of societies built on segregation and abuse. “, said Urrejola.

“It is urgent to defend democracy”

The way to deal with these problems, he added, “is paved with more democracy and not less, encouraging participation, not restricting it, promoting dialogue, not censoring it and , above all, to respect those who think differently”.

Urrejola, who is remembered as president of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CID), acknowledged that Chile is “concerned about the reduction of democratic space in the region and in the world” and declared its will to “build bridges”.

“There is an urgent need to defend democracy,” said the Chancellor, who then listed some of the regional crises that most threaten human rights, such as Nicaragua, Venezuela or Haiti.

“We cannot allow abuse of power to prevail,” Urrejola added.

On the other hand, the minister hailed the “new stage” which is opening in Colombia with the coming to power of the leftist Gustavo Petro, very close to his Chilean counterpart Gabriel Boric.