AUTONEWS

Chile: processions in the country, clashes in Santiago


Tue, 12 Nov 2019 19:06:37 +0100

SANTIAGO DE CHILE, 12 NOV. - Large demonstrations are taking place in Santiago, Valparaíso and in other cities of Chile, as part of the convocation of a general strike carried out by workers, students, academics, transporters and dock workers, among others. During the march in Santiago, there were some clashes between police and groups of protesters, with the use of hydrants by the authorities.
Incidents have also been recorded in other cities.
In Santiago, where most of the protesters are concentrated, a march started from Plaza Italia via Alameda Bernardo O'Higgins, passing through the La Moneda government building. In front of the headquarters of the executive, hooded men threw stones at police officers, generating strong tensions. The organizers of the protest speak of 300,000 protesters in Santiago, while the government has calculated the presence of 80,000 people marching in the capital.