Gustavo Gatica

Gustavo Gatica Villarroel was born in Santiago and studies psychology at the Academy of Christian Humanism University. He remains an active participant in the social demonstrations that have rocked Chile over the past year.

Protesters gather at Baquedano Square in Santiago, Chile on Oct. 24, 2019.

I Was Shot and Lost My Sight for Protesting Inequality in Chile. We Need to Keep Demanding Justice

My life changed completely on Nov. 8 last year. That day, Carabinero office...

My life changed completely on Nov. 8 last year. That day, Carabinero officers—members of the Chilean National Police—shot me in both eyes, leaving me completely blind. Why did they shoot me? For exercising my right...