Primera Línea
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Primera Línea (lit. First line or Frontline) is the name for a loose collective of protesters dedicated to physically confronting Chilean riot police, that is, through acts of civil disobedience, in the context of the 2019–2022 Chilean protests. In the words of a member "it's about contesting [state] power".[1] The Primera Línea is made up of an assortment of individual citizens and grassroots organizations called "clans", lacking central authority.[1] A wide range of sympathetic organizations support Primera Línea providing them with aid, food and legal advice.[2][3] Members are of diverse backgrounds, including laborers, immigrants, university students and sports fans. In addition, 16 hooded minors identified as part of this strike force have been detained. They have subsequently been placed at the disposal of the National Service for Minors (Sename).[2][3]