In other words: if you planned to use it, that’s not really currently possible. How has President Piñera responded? Now the masses are taking to the streets against his neoliberal government that impoverished thousands while benefiting a few businessmen and friends of Piñera. Local news media showed about 10 buildings set ablaze in the southern tourist town of Panguipulli following the shooting on […] Even in the above oppose vote, one source starts with "Chile protests". A tense week in Chile after violent protests broke out. Javier Torres—AFP. For the "PBS NewsHour," I'm Jane Ferguson in Beirut, Lebanon. We might not be able to travel now, but you can find here some inspiration for when we can Travel Again. Frente Fotografico / Facebook Water canons used in Chile student protest Sky News 17:50 2-Mar-21. Chile protests rage despite president's retreat over subway fare rise – video report In the dictatorship, meaningful protest and direct action were forbidden. A demonstrator holds a placard reading ‘New constitution now’ during a protest against Chile’s government in Santiago, Chile [Jorge Silva/Reuters] The … Landmines. A demonstrator is detained by the police during a protest in Santiago, Chile, October 19, 2019. Camila Vergara. TryKid 18:40, 20 October 2019 (UTC) I will remove the template, as reasoned in the following section. Photo: AFP. Is It Safe To Visit Chile Right Now? Nationwide protests along with Chile usually occur on military coup anniversary which is September 11th and on Worker’s Day which is on May 1st. People protest in Santiago, on the fifth straight day of street violence which erupted over a now suspended hike in metro ticket prices. archived recording 3 According to the government, nearly 20 people have been killed in the clashes, and Chile’s human rights — The protest movement, also known as XR, has members in more than 60 cities around the world, and says the protests are a response to inadequate action on climate change and other environmental issues. Family Express to Expand Indiana Footprint With Acquisition of Freedom Oil Convenience Store News 17:14 2-Mar-21. However, the biggest protests mainly happen in Santiago, and you should avoid them as police tend to use tear gas and water cannons against protesters. For now, an official peace has been negotiated after seven people died and over 1,000 were injured, and the protests hurt the economy by preventing 360,000 barrels a day of oil exports. Strong Support: Most sources use "Chile protest" or "Protest in Chilean capital" or a variation of these. Economic inequality, ethnic tensions and … Few sources mention Santiago by name. Chile's Codelco copper output jumps in January, Escondida dips Reuters 15:31 2-Mar-21. Metro stations, buses and businesses were set ablaze as the protests began to turn violent. Santiago – Chile has been gripped by protests against high living costs and inequality for nearly two weeks. Chile protesters suffer ‘severe eye trauma’ from rubber bullets Voices Borzou Daragahi Global civil unrest is finally stripping the political elite of power Protests against Chilean President Sebastian Pinera's government were triggered months ago after Pinera proposed changes to the country's pension system. You have ... Why are the protests in Chile happening? Riots have broken out in Chile right across the country with at least 18 people dead and 7,000 arrested. The protest drew more than 5% of Chile’s population and followed days of widespread civil unrest and a violent police and military crackdown across Chile. January 8, 2020, 3:00 AM PST Updated on January 8, 2020, 9:27 AM PST. By 5pm that day, people began to join the protest in the streets of Chile’s capital Santiago. SANTIAGO, Chile — The shooting of a street juggler has set off protests over alleged police violence in southern Chile, with several buildings set ablaze and an officer held in custody for investigations on Saturday. Chile's deadly protests — in pictures State of emergency. By. Chile is a country bordering with Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. And I'm Nick Schifrin with a look at protests 8,000 miles away in Chile. Read more. Metro stations have been destroyed and all public transit in the city of Santiago is currently suspended. Those student protests—until now—were the largest demonstrations the country had seen since the return of democracy 30 years ago. In the wake of Chile’s popular uprising, the country’s right-wing government is carrying out a ruthless legal crackdown against all forms of protest. At the heart of the social unrest is the fact that politics is not working in Chile right now, politicians of all sectors are not doing a good job of representation,” he said. Now the country's right-wing president and military are responding with repression unseen since the Pinochet dictatorship. Aerial view of demonstrators during the fifth straight day of protests against a now suspended hike in metro ticket prices in Valparaiso Chile, on Oct. 22, 2019. The protests were triggered rise the price of underground tickets by president Piñera’s conservative government. Again you will read many different opinions about the reasons for the protests in Chile, and here I’m gathering my personal view of the facts trying to be the more neutral I can (if this is even possible). To be far away is very difficult. A: He has given a kind of master class in catastrophic political communication. And Chile’s president then, as now, was Sebastián Piñera. To Crush Chile’s Popular Uprising, Its Government Is Taking a Page from the Fascist Playbook. Protests in Chile against cost of living – in pictures . Riots flare across Chile … I'm in France right now. Police attack protestors in Chile, October 18, 2019. In Chile, a transit fare hike turned into a nationwide mass protest against austerity. Stay Healthy and Safe! The government has responded by deploying thousands of police and … What is happening in Chile right now and why are there riots? … Children Return to School Amid Spike in Cases Chile Today 17:47 2-Mar-21. Q: Despite the history of protests in Chile over the last 10 to 15 years, and despite what’s happening elsewhere in the region right now, it seems like these protests have taken the government by surprise. The unrest is centred around domestic issues, not tourists, but things aren’t exactly business as usual in Coquimbo, Biobío, Santiago or Valparaiso. REUTERS. Tens of thousands of people are protesting in Chile, South America. The population has had enough […] I've been supporting the movement from here in any way I can. Why Latin America’s Bloody Protests Won’t Die Out Anytime Soon.