This petition seeks to eradicate the use of such munitions in the control of demonstrations by civilians. Not enough rules or regulations, as this does not limit its lethal effect.

We demand the immediate and total ban on the use of police and rubber bullets-metallic against peaceful protesters.

They are called “non-lethal weapons” but it is proven that they can cause irreversible damage and even death. The Medical College of Chile reported on 317 patients with ocular trauma severe. More than 100 of them have lost an eye, some the two.

Foundation for Democracy is a non-profit organization that works tirelessly for peace and Human Rights in the world. Its president, Guillermo Whpei, in partnership with Rigoberta Menchú Tum, Nobel Peace Prize 1992, have been highlighting in detail the situation in Chile and the world.