Tuesday, 08 June 2010 10:26

The demonstration against the circus tacks in the city of Rancagua ended violently when company officials, taking advantage of the carelessness of the police, attacked with fists and kicks hitting activists who were peacefully protesting outside the arena for the use of animals in it. About eight officials of the establishment came out to attack five activists in the village located next to the tent.

Some managed to avoid the attack but others suffered from the wrath of the employees of the circus. Danilo Garcia was the loss of one of his front teeth after receiving a blow to his jaw when police tried to identify the perpetrators of the attack, one of these soldiers was beaten after performing this action, both were to document my injuries to Hospital Regional Rancagua. The complaint is already in Prosecutor v. circus and directly responsible for the damage.

The attack was made around 18:30 hours and attended by more than a hundred people waiting to enter the circus tent, including many children, who finally gave up trying to enter.

The Association For The Animal Free (APEAL) stated:

"The circus is famous for The tacks various attacks on dozens of people who defend and seek freedom for the animals in these 'shows'. Curico, Rancagua Chillán and now are the last places where Mr. Maluenda and company have employed violence as a form of intimidation to those struggling beings are not to blame for any crime or life imprisonment.

Thousands of people are witnessing the very violent and brutal conduct occupied by members of the 'prestigious' circus establishment in each of its functions, fortunately we can and we have the voice to defend our physical and moral integrity, but there are dozens of animals that are currently be victims of the same violence employed against us in 'shows' low ethical quality.

The Association For The Animal Free (APEAL) calls the community to reflect on the situation of captive animals, people who travel hundreds of miles in their natural state and now must endure the cold of a cage and the weight of the chains , stop helping the animal enclosure is to stop attending circuses with animals. "

For its part, the administration of the circus Los Tacks claims that they are recognized for the good treatment they give to their animals and their performances bring joy looking especially to children, especially after the earthquake, so outside site of protest from activists.