Thousands of Chileans are marching again in the streets of the capital to demand improved social services even as the government says the wave of protests is diminishing growth expectations in one of Latin America's wealthiest countries.
Monday's protest was mostly peaceful, but some rock-throwing demonstrators clashed with riot police in Santiago.
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Thousands of Chileans are marching again in the streets of the capital to demand improved social services even as the government says the wave of protests is diminishing growth expectations in one of Latin America's wealthiest countries.
The demonstrations began last month after the government announced a hike in subway fares and expanded to include demands over education, health services and economic inequality.
A demonstrator throws stones at police during an anti-government protest in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Chile has been facing weeks 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 PhotoEsteban Felix)
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera arrives to La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Pinera has been facing massive demonstrations featuring demands for higher wages, better pensions and improved health care. (AP PhotoEsteban Felix)
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera arrives to La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Pinera has been facing massive demonstrations featuring demands for higher wages, better pensions and improved health care. (AP PhotoEsteban Felix)
Finance Minister Ignacio Briones said Chile's gross domestic product is estimated to be a lower-than-expected 2% to 2.2% this year as a result of the protests.
Demonstrators throw missiles at the police during an anti-government protest in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Chile has been facing weeks 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 PhotoEsteban Felix)
The demonstrations began last month after the government announced a hike in subway fares and expanded to include demands over education, health services and economic inequality.
They have forced the cancellation of two major international summits, and at least 20 people have died in violent clashes, looting and arson.
A demonstrator uses a traffic sign as a shield during an anti-government protest in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Chile has been facing weeks 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 PhotoEsteban Felix)
A demonstrator throws stones at police during an anti-government protest in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Chile has been facing weeks 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 PhotoEsteban Felix)
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera arrives to La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Pinera has been facing massive demonstrations featuring demands for higher wages, better pensions and improved health care. (AP PhotoEsteban Felix)
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera arrives to La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Pinera has been facing massive demonstrations featuring demands for higher wages, better pensions and improved health care. (AP PhotoEsteban Felix)