Chilean Protests

• As protests continue, Chile’s finance minister warns of job losses, fuel cost hikes

  The past month's protests started over a hike in public transport fares but have broadened to encompass grievances over low wages, the high cost of living and social inequality.

  Nov 14, 2019
  
• ‘This affects us, not the rich’: Chile’s protests continue as reforms fall short

  The continuing unrest in Chile follows a week of riots, arson and protests over inequality that have resulted in at least 18 dead and 7,000 arrested, prosecutors said.

  World

  Oct 29, 2019
  
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• Chile’s government tries to curb protests with more economic concessions

  President Sebastian Pinera announced a freeze on a 9.2% rise in electricity prices until the end of next year, a day after large demonstrations in Santiago.

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  Oct 24, 2019
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• 7 dead in riots, Chilean state of emergency extended nationwide

  Santiago and other Chilean cities have been engulfed by several days of riots as protests over an increase in public transport costs prompted President Sebastian Pinera to reverse the move and declare a state of emergency.

  World

  Oct 20, 2019