The student movement 2011 and free education policy in Chile (2017)

Since the return of democracy in Chile, until 2019 October revolt, most important and massive mobilizations had been related to student movement. From streets students pressured political system for changes education policies, as well attempting be part its formulation. This article analyzes how 2011 movement Chile an impact on resulting free policy. We argue that actors have capacity adapt institutional context, however, this level adaptation was not enough comply with demands The analysis developed through a qualitative strategy which secondary sources were studied saturation points found, subsequently validated interviews key informants. interviewees who from various positions participated different stages process creating public A group presidents, vice presidents or general secretaries federations between 2015. Authorities played role promoting reform (a minister three professionals Ministry Education Chile), deputy (former president federation) senator interviewed