Protesters Take to Santiago’s Streets in Fourteenth Consecutive Day of Protests

Police attempted to disperse protesters in Santiago with tear gas as cost of living demonstrations continued in the Chilean capital. Protests have been ongoing in the South American nation since October 14, set off by an increase to the Santiago Metro fares. While the fare increase has been suspended, the protests have broadened to issues of economic inequality and have called for the resignation of President Sebastian Pinera. At least 20 people have died, hundreds have been injured and more than 2,000 demonstrators arrested since the protests began, according to reports. On Wednesday, Chilean president Sebastian Piñera announced that the decision was made to cancel the upcoming APEC Trade Summit and Conference of the Parties (COP) events that were due to be held in Chile in November and December respectively. Credit: Paz Quinteros via Storyful

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