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The unrest has led to around 2,000 injuries in Chile

23 dead as violent unrest in Chile enters fifth week

The death toll from demonstrations that have turned violent in Chile has risen to 23, as the country enters its fifth week of social unrest.

World • 23 Nov 19

Amnesty said Chilean security forces used unnecessary and excessive force

Chile's police may have violated protocols - Pinera

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has said that police may have broken protocols in responding to a month of protests, and prosecutors will investigate whether they violated human rights.

World • 22 Nov 19

There have been accusations of police brutality during protests in Chile

Chile president condemns police abuses during protests

Chile's President Sebastian Pinera condemned for the first time what he called abuses committed by police in dealing with four weeks of violent unrest that have rocked the country.

World • 18 Nov 19

Police in Santiago were dispersing protesters when the quake hit

Strong 6.0 earthquake strikes Chile amid demonstrations

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile, rattling buildings in the capital while a big anti-government demonstration was under way.

World • 04 Nov 19

The announcement of a cabinet reshuffle came amid fresh protests outside the presidential palace in central Santiago

Protesters and security forces clash in Chilean capital

Chilean protesters have clashed with security forces, several hours after embattled President Sebastian Pinera announced a cabinet reshuffle in his latest bid to end ten days of street demonstrations.

World • 28 Oct 19

The protests highlighted Chile's social and economic woes

Pinera announces social measures to stem Chile violence

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has announced a package of social measures aimed at stemming days of protests over economic inequality that have swept the country and claimed 15 lives.

World • 23 Oct 19

The protests have spread from the capital Santiago to regional cities, such as here in Valparaiso

Death toll from Chile unrest rises to 11, says official

Five people died yesterday when a garment factory was set alight by looters near Chile's capital Santiago, bringing the death toll in a wave of unrest to seven as authorities expanded a state of emergency.

World • 24 Oct 19

Sebastian Pinera