chile- Increased Opposition Activity
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Those arrepted were members of the youth movement of former President Frei's Christian Democraticregime's chiefhas been increasing its activities. The youths were accused of unlawfuland distributing party literature; their activity had the approval of Frei, who. last summer openly demanded restoration of;traditional freedoms. The regime is faced with the dilemma of trying to, broaden politicalwhileoice to the Christian Democrats.
Opposition elements in the church, labor, andalso have become restive. Students at tnreeinstitutions recently were suspended foractivities*
The 'increased dissidence is the outgrowth of the regime's cautious steps toward greater freedom. This year, the government has allowed the resumption of strikes and collective bargainingew labor code. have also.said that they will permitifull public debate on the draftew constitution; 'portions of the nearly completed draft have been leaked tolthe press, prompting public discussion that the government has not silenced.l
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