Fire Burns in Santiago Amid Anniversary Protests

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2 年前

Police in Chile reported instances of looting and arson across the country on October 18 amid protests marking two years since the anti-government protests of 2019.

A mass protest movement against inequality in 2019 led to Chileans voting to rewrite the constitution.

Video shared by @Yuyi_Lo shows a fire burning near the Plaza Baquedano area of Santiago.

Police said at least 30 people were arrested across the country on Monday. Local reports said at least 15 police officers had been injured. Credit: @Yuyi_Lo via Storyful