Student Protest

By: Steve Cooke

Aug 04 2011

Category: Chile, protest, riot police, Santiago Chile, Strike, Students

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Camera:Canon EOS 5D Mark II

High school students in Chile have been on strike for several weeks, demanding educational reforms. A march was announced for today, but unauthorized by authorities. The situation escalated to the point that riot police intervened with tear gas and water cannons.


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