Immigration Swiss Chileans

swiss benevolent society in victoria, araucanía region.

in nineteenth century, opening new lands in new world , economic crisis in europe mobilized impoverished sectors of society migrate united states in north america, australia, brazil, uruguay, argentina , chile. organized exodus , limited duration. economic immigration, state assumed regulatory role granting or denying requests leave. regard interests of migrants chile, began formally in 1853, when meet in bern, capital of switzerland, first reports experience colonization in southern chile.

through official reports of swiss consulate in valparaíso, highlighting advantages or disadvantages chile offered migrants in europe.

only 28 years after commencement of german colonization in southern chile, federal council in 1881 authorized specialized agencies operate in switzerland recruit migrants. federal council after years of examining advantages , disadvantages authorize removal of migrants, poses premise assumption chilean authorities insist on peace araucanía possession chileans, not yet in years accomplished.

the first contingent departed in november 1883, pilot , success depend on subsequent authorizations.