School Stabbing Attempt in Melipilla Underscores Rise in Student Violence

A new case of school violence occurred on Monday at a school in Melipilla, Chile. Two 17-year-old students from the Liceo Bicentenario Hermanos Sotomayor Baeza engaged in a fight where one student pulled out a knife and attempted to stab the other. This incident follows a similar event last Friday, where a 17-year-old student died after being stabbed in a fight in the town's main square. A Carabineros officer stated that one student possessed a bladed weapon, which was confiscated. The mother of one of the students claims her son was a victim of bullying. The school released a statement expressing regret and promising to address the situation. This incident highlights the growing concern about school violence in the region.