Héctor Llaitul

Héctor Javier Llaitul Carrillanca (Osorno, Los Lagos Region, November 19, 1967) is a Chilean of Mapuche-Huilliche origin, known as the leader of the armed organization Coordinadora Arauco-Malleco (CAM) participant in the Mapuche conflict, where he is referred to as "Comandante Héctor" or "El Negro." He has been charged with crimes such as incitement to violence, use of firearms, violent occupation, theft of timber, and attacks against authorities.

Llaitul has been accused of planning and executing arson attacks in the Biobío and Araucanía regions. He was prosecuted and formally charged by the Nueva Imperial prosecutor's office based on the testimony of Roberto Painemil, which was allegedly obtained under torture, and was acquitted of all charges in June 2008. He was under arrest from February 21, 2007.

In March 2010, the Criminal Court of Cañete sentenced him to 25 years in prison for robbery with intimidation and attempted homicide of a prosecutor. Later, the Supreme Court partially accepted a nullity appeal filed by his defense, reducing his sentence to 14 years. As of August 2022, he has been in prison for charges of timber theft and violations of the State Security Law, linked to his alleged involvement in arson attacks.

In May 31, 2022, the Chamber of Deputies of Chile declared the Coordinadora Arauco-Malleco, and other three armed organizations as "illegal terrorist organizations".

On May 7, 2024, the justice system sentenced him to 23 years in prison for violent occupation, theft, and attacks against authorities, along with a fine of 26 UTM for the various crimes for which he was convicted. Provided by Wikipedia