Chile's government says that 15 people have been killed in five days of rioting, arson and violent clashes that have almost paralyzed the South American country.

Officials confirmed the death toll Tuesday even as Chileans formed long lines at supermarkets.

Many stores, subway stations and banks were burned, damaged or looted over the weekend, and some people have reported problems getting cash at ATMs.

A street vendor stands next to graffiti that reads in Spanish "Pinera thief, we are going to burn you down," in Santiago, Chile, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. Chile has been facing days of unrest, triggered by a relatively minor increase in subway fares. The protests have shaken a nation noted for economic stability over the past decades, which has seen steadily declining poverty despite persistent high rates of inequality. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

A street vendor stands next to graffiti that reads in Spanish "Pinera thief, we are going to burn you down," in Santiago, Chile, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. Chile has been facing days of unrest, triggered by a relatively minor increase in subway fares. The protests have shaken a nation noted for economic stability over the past decades, which has seen steadily declining poverty despite persistent high rates of inequality. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

About half of Chile's 16 regions remain under an emergency decree and some are under military curfew.

The unrest was sparked by a relatively minor increase in subway fares. But it spread nationwide, fueled by simmering frustration by many Chileans who say that they are not sharing in the country's advances.

President Sebastian Pinera is meeting with his administration and the opposition Tuesday to explore solutions.

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera addresses the nation from La Moneda presidential palace, amid ongoing demonstrations triggered by an increase in subway fares in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. Protesters defied an emergency decree and confronted police in Chile’s capital Monday, continuing violent clashes, arson and looting that have left at least 11 dead and led the president to say the country is “at war.” (AP PhotoLuis Hidalgo)

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera addresses the nation from La Moneda presidential palace, amid ongoing demonstrations triggered by an increase in subway fares in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. Protesters defied an emergency decree and confronted police in Chile’s capital Monday, continuing violent clashes, arson and looting that have left at least 11 dead and led the president to say the country is “at war.” (AP PhotoLuis Hidalgo)

 A man stands next to graffiti that reads in Spanish "It's urgent to disobey" in Santiago, Chile, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. Chile has been facing days of unrest, triggered by a relatively minor increase in subway fares. The protests have shaken a nation noted for economic stability over the past decades, which has seen steadily declining poverty despite persistent high rates of inequality. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

A man stands next to graffiti that reads in Spanish "It's urgent to disobey" in Santiago, Chile, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. Chile has been facing days of unrest, triggered by a relatively minor increase in subway fares. The protests have shaken a nation noted for economic stability over the past decades, which has seen steadily declining poverty despite persistent high rates of inequality. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)