23 September 2011

CHILE: Massive March In Santiago For Reforms; At Least 50 Arrested.

                                         M.PRESS

     A massive protest...estimated at 60,000-150,000...marched from the University of Santiago to the presidential palace...demanding reforms.
    Talks between students and President Pinera broke down last week.
    Following the peaceful protest...some hooded youths threw stones at police and set tire fires.
    Police launched water cannons and tear gas...and arrested at least 50.
    At least 20 police were reported injured.