Paris, France. Former President of Chile, Ms. Michelle Bachelet, said in an open letter to the national Freemasonry that: "Freemasonry has been a strong supporter of the freedom of conscience and of the autonomy of thought."
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"(...) Masonic Order has its roots in the history of Chile and the ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity are present until today," stated the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women.