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Chile: Police launch water cannons and tear gas on anti-government protesters in Santiago03:28
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Police fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters in Santiago on Friday.

Some protesters were seen throwing projectiles at police vehicles, as police used water cannons and tear gas on multiple occasions.

Several demonstrators were seen being detained by law enforcement officers. According to local news, at least 15 people were arrested.

Chile has been rocked by protests for more than a year. Demonstrators are demanding the release of detained protesters, as well as economic reforms and the resignation of President Sebastian Pinera.

Chile: Police launch water cannons and tear gas on anti-government protesters in Santiago

Chile, Santiago
March 20, 2021 at 05:34 GMT +00:00 · Published

Police fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters in Santiago on Friday.

Some protesters were seen throwing projectiles at police vehicles, as police used water cannons and tear gas on multiple occasions.

Several demonstrators were seen being detained by law enforcement officers. According to local news, at least 15 people were arrested.

Chile has been rocked by protests for more than a year. Demonstrators are demanding the release of detained protesters, as well as economic reforms and the resignation of President Sebastian Pinera.

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Police fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters in Santiago on Friday.

Some protesters were seen throwing projectiles at police vehicles, as police used water cannons and tear gas on multiple occasions.

Several demonstrators were seen being detained by law enforcement officers. According to local news, at least 15 people were arrested.

Chile has been rocked by protests for more than a year. Demonstrators are demanding the release of detained protesters, as well as economic reforms and the resignation of President Sebastian Pinera.

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