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Court acquits Claudio Crespo in Gustavo Gatica case invoking Naín-Retamal law
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Santiago's Fourth Oral Criminal Court unanimously acquitted former Carabineros officer Claudio Crespo for the injuries that blinded Gustavo Gatica during the 2019 social unrest, invoking the Naín-Retamal law to justify legitimate defense. The ruling drew criticism from ruling parties like Frente Amplio and Partido Comunista against the government and Partido Socialista for supporting the law, while President Gabriel Boric defended its backing without intent for impunity. Gatica, now an elected deputy, expressed dissatisfaction and is considering international appeals.
Cuba's capital has an apocalyptic feel at night, with pot-banging protests echoing through various neighborhoods, while daytime brings the smell of burning garbage. Fires caused by waste accumulation and fuel shortages add to prolonged blackouts that worsen social unrest. Anti-government graffiti appears on walls, reflecting growing tension.