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Chilean protests: A revolt against neoliberalism the media refuses to acknowledge
Nov 04, 2019 15:14“Neoliberalism was born in Chile and will die in Chile” has become a rallying cry for the movement. Yet few in the West are aware of the country’s tumultuous history as an experimental laboratory for free market economics imposed on Chile by the United States.
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Crisis-wracked Chile pulls out as APEC, climate meet host
Oct 31, 2019 11:01Chile pulled out of hosting two major international summits on Wednesday as it struggled to restore order after more than 10 days of civil unrest that have left at least 20 dead.
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Metro station on fire in Chilean capital as protests continue
Oct 29, 2019 13:14The Baquedano metro station and a building have been set on fire as Chilean protesters clash with security forces in Santiago shortly after Chilean President Sebastian Pinera unveiled a major cabinet reshuffle to find a response to 10 days of street protests.
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Chile’s Pinera asks all ministers to resign in cabinet reshuffle after angry protests
Oct 27, 2019 12:12Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has asked all his cabinet ministers to step down so that he can form a new government as part of a reform plan aimed at quelling mass protests that have rocked the South American nation.
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UN deploying team in Chile to investigate human rights violations allegations
Oct 25, 2019 15:34The United Nations said on Friday it would send a mission to Chile to investigate allegations of rights violations, as announced this week by UN human rights boss Michelle Bachelet, a former president of Chile.
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Pinera says demands of Chileans 'loud and clear,' protests begin anew
Oct 25, 2019 08:48Chile's president and lawmakers prepared on Thursday to push forward social equality reforms as protesters hit the streets again to call for swift action to improve lives.
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Chile’s president promises measures to calm street protests
Oct 22, 2019 07:53Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has vowed to adopt a “new social contract” to reduce inequality, amid public discontent that has prompted the country’s worst unrest in years.
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Chile death toll rises to 11, president extends emergency
Oct 21, 2019 19:30Chile's death toll has risen to 11, authorities say, after three days of violent demonstrations and looting that saw President Sebastian Pinera claim the country was "at war."
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Chile president declares state of emergency after violent protests
Oct 19, 2019 12:52Chile's president declared a state of emergency in Santiago Friday night and gave the military responsibility for security after a day of violent protests over an increase in the price of metro tickets.
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Rocks, tear gas fly in Chile on Allende Coup anniversary
Sep 09, 2019 08:03Tense scenes in the Chilean capital of Santiago on Sunday (September 8) as police used tear gas on protesters at an event commemorating the victims of the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.