Monumento a Carabineros de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Police memorial statue in central Santiago, Chile.
Monumento a Carabineros de Chile is a memorial in central Santiago built from three tall concrete columns covered with stone cladding. The central pillar rises to about 23 meters and displays the Carabineros shield at its base.
The memorial was inaugurated on April 26, 1989, honoring members who died in service since the Carabineros were established in 1927. This dedication reflected growing public recognition of those who had given their lives for the force.
The female sculpture crowning the central column is an allegory of the "glory" and "victory" attained by Carabineros who died serving the Patria; she holds the shrouds of the fallen officers in gratitude for their sacrifice. The monument's popular name, Gloria y Victoria, comes directly from this figure.
The memorial is located at 200 Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins Avenue near Plaza Baquedano, easily accessible by public transport and on foot. The site is in a central area with good visibility and open access at all times.
The name Gloria y Victoria comes from the female allegorical sculpture at the top of the central column, which represents the glory and victory attained by Carabineros who died serving the country. She holds the shrouds of the fallen officers. The monument stands near Plaza Baquedano and was damaged with graffiti during the 2019 estallido social protests.
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