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Chile’s president declares 'state of emergency'

President orders emergency amid escalating tensions in capital Santiago

News Service
09:29 - 19/10/2019 Saturday
Update: 09:32 - 19/10/2019 Saturday
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A demonstrator kicks a tear gas canister during a protest against the increase in the subway ticket prices in Santiago
A demonstrator kicks a tear gas canister during a protest against the increase in the subway ticket prices in Santiago

A state of emergency has been declared in Chile’s capital Santiago after demonstrations against a rise in metro fares turned into act of violence, Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera told reporters Saturday.

The state of emergency declared for 15 days can be extended for another 15 days if considered necessary.

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