The country plans to hold a referendum next April on replacing the country’s dictatorship-era constitution.
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Chile’s President Says He Will Support a New Constitution
Five people have been killed and thousands injured in weeks of protests.
‘It’s Mutilation’: The Police in Chile Are Blinding Protesters
Our correspondent goes inside an eye trauma unit in Chile that’s responding to “an epidemic” of protesters who have been shot in the eye by police pellet guns.
‘A Very Dangerous Game’: In Latin America, Embattled Leaders Lean on Generals
Presidents are increasingly asking militaries to bail them out of crises, surfacing painful memories in a region where many grew up under military rule.
Chile, Rocked by Unrest, Withdraws From Hosting Climate and Trade Summits
President Sebastián Piñera said on Wednesday that his country, which has been rocked by a wave of recent protests, was not in a position to host the meetings.
Chile President, Responding to Protests, Promises to Address Economic Woes
President Sebastián Piñera said he had failed to see the widespread anger over inequality that has erupted in five straight days of unrest.
What You Need to Know About the Unrest in Chile
One of Latin America’s most prosperous and politically stable countries is being rocked by protests and looting amid a reckoning over inequality.
Chile Unrest Spreads, With 15 Deaths Reported in Violence
The protests started over a small transit fare increase, but have gained momentum over stagnant wages despite economic growth.
After Fare Hike Stirs Violent Unrest in Chile, President Suspends It
Demonstrations in Santiago devolved into looting and arson on Friday and Saturday.