Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has declared a state of emergency after days of violent protests in the country's capital
Chilean President Sebastián Piñera declared a state of emergency in a televised address to the nation on Friday after days of violent protests in the country's capital.
Hundreds have taken to the streets of Santiago and surrounding cities in recent days to protest against the rising cost of public transport, vandalizing metro stations and even setting an electrical company building on fire. "The objective of this state of emergency is very simple, but very profound," Piñera said,"it's to ensure public order, bring peace to Santiago and protect public and private property.
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