One is bombarded by the news; the 'aftermath of a dictatorship’, 'the cradle of a vanguard feminist movement', ' the failures of the neoliberal system'. These have been some of the images surrounding Chile for almost a year now. One of the most advanced and most economically promising countries in Latin America suddenly fell into one of the largest and longest anarchic events that the continent has ever seen. An ambient that, although seemingly violate and chaotic, has actually allowed an outstanding production of intellectual and artistic movements and material aimed to critic, fight, and forge the reconstruction of the current 'Chilean system'. But I would not have known any of this as the information that surface the internet, newspapers, and social media are unable to accurately describe and grasp what is happening in Chile. I was just about to discover that as I landed that one day on Santiago de Chile Airport. The entire city is covered with graffiti, it has become part of the people casual attire to wear the green pro-abortion kerchief, helmets and even bottles with water, vinegar and baking soda for the teargas. The ‘conflict’ is still far to be finished and it will certainly not end until people get what they are so furiously fighting for and resiliently defending. It was my second day in Santiago and in search for some 'action' I walked straight towards Plaza Dignidad the square where every single day people gather to manifest. What I encounter was far more enriching that what I would have expected. Were we persecuted by the police? Yes. Were we gasified? Sure. Did I fell and broke my camera? I did... but aside all that noise, fear, and material lose I was blessed enough to presence comradeship, solidarity, joy and fortitude. The aspects that I believe are what truly defines the social movements taking place today in Chile. It was during that first hectic day that I befriend a group of people who ended up warmly inviting me to join their collectives; gatherings of people from an incredibly wide variety of places, careers and ages. Spaces where one would get informed about the basic procedures to counter the teargas effects, taught about the feminist theorist on which great part of the manifestations were focused on, reminded of the reasons one was fighting for , and - most importantly – places where citizens had the opportunity to strengthen social bonds and reinforce the believe that we the people can face big governments, weapons and curfews. That we are not helpless. In a blink of an eye I found myself in the center of the entire fight, not only physically as I kept going to the manifestations, but also socially and intellectually. I ended up discussing various ideas on democracy and justice, getting involved in the organization of minor demonstrations. I even had the pleasure to assist to events where people showed their art, their music, and allow their most personal feelings and ideas on the issues to express themselves. It was beautiful indeed to take part in something that touched people down in their core. To this day I can assure you that there will not be a Chilean who does not talk passionately about the fight they are leading and about the importance that it has for every people fighting injustice and oppression worldwide. Despite being from another country, having a different accent and staying in Santiago just for a month, I never felt like an outsider. Maybe I was lucky to find that particular group of people who invited me to join them, maybe there is something in me that awakes trust, maybe was just the necessity to consolidate a group of shock. Whatever the reason might be, supporting the cause with my presences allowed me connect with the Chilean people at a level hard to imagine in any other circumstance. Sharing an event so important for them and showing empathy towards their situation is more than enough to welcome anyone openhanded. Chileans have the strength to continue fighting as they keep demonstrating each and every day, all I can say is that I am happy I was able to experience that spirit of rebellion and freedom.