Anti-government protests in Chile continue

A demonstrator waves a flag next to a fire during protests against the Government of Sebastian Pinera, in Santiago, Chile, on the evening of Tuesday 29 October 2019.

Ongoing anti-government protests were sparked early in the month after the government announced a price rise in metro tickets.

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has announced sweeping changes to his cabinet in an effort to quell mass protests which have swept through the country for days.

Eight ministers, including interior and finance, will be replaced.

The move comes two days after Pinera put the entire cabinet on notice.

Despite the measures, protesters have again clashed with security forces in Valparaiso, Concepcion and the centre of the capital, Santiago.

 

 

Via EPA-EFE/FERNANDO BIZERRA JR

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