Graffiti has a history in Chile as a protest medium dating back at least to the 1940's. There are more details at :
http://www.graffiti.org/santiago/brp.html
but the net result is over time, graffiti creators have become considered artists. There are government guidelines but generally Chile cultivates graffiti art. We have found examples in numerous cities and while there are a few examples of nighttime expressions done in a hurry, the vast majority we have seen are carefully and creatively done.
In Valparaiso, which we have not visited, much of the city has become a canvas for established and budding artists. Here are a few examples we have seen. But if it is sanctioned, is it still grafitti?
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