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Chilean demonstrators clash with police in Santiago



CHILE: Demonstrators clash with riot police during protests against the government economic policies, in the surroundings of La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, on October 29, 2019. – Chilean President Sebastian Pinera unveiled a major cabinet reshuffle on the eve as he battles to find a response to more than a week of street protests that have left at least 20 people dead.

Protesters have been demanding Pinera’s resignation and despite his making a raft of concessions including an increase in the minimum wage and pensions, public unrest shows no sign of abating. (Photo by Pedro Ugarte / AFP)

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