Chile in state of emergency as protests rage
Demonstrators react amid tear gas at the entrance to a metro station during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 26. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
Security forces detain a demonstrator during anti-government protests, in Concepcion, October 26. REUTERS/Jose Luis Saavedra
A mourner reacts at the funeral of Joshua Osorio, 17, who died during last week's series of protests against Chile's state economic model, in Santiago, October 26. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
A demonstrator gestures near a burning barricade, during anti-government protests, in Concepcion, October 26. REUTERS/Juan Gonzalez
A police water cannon is deployed on demonstrators during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 26. REUTERS/Henry Romero
Police water cannon is deployed on demonstrators during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 26. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
A demonstrator holds a Chilean flag during a protest against Chile's state economic model, in Santiago, October 26. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
Demonstrators react at the entrance to a metro station during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 26. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
Riot policemen disperse demonstrators outside the government palace during a protest against Chile's state economic model, in Santiago, October 26. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
A demonstrator reacts amid tear gas at the entrance to a metro station during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 26. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
Garbage piles on the street during a strike in Valparaiso, October 25. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido
Demonstrators clash with security forces during anti-government protests, in Concepcion, October 26. REUTERS/Jose Luis Saavedra
Mourners carry the coffin of Joshua Osorio, who died during last week's series of protests against Chile's state economic model, in Santiago, October 26. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
A demonstrator holds a banner reading 'Dignity, No militaries' during a protest against Chile's state economic model, in Santiago, October 26. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
A demonstrator waves a Chilean national flag while standing behind a burning blockade during anti-government protests, in Concepcion, Chile October 25, 2019. REUTERS/Jose Luis Saavedra
Riot policemen react against demonstrators during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 25. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
An aerial view shows demonstrators gathering during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 25. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
A police water cannon is deployed on a demonstrator during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 25. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A demonstrator receives assistance from fellow demonstrators during anti-government protests, in Concepcion, October 25. REUTERS/Juan Gonzalez
Demonstrators stand next to a burning barricade during anti-government protests, in Concepcion, October 25. REUTERS/Juan Gonzalez
Demonstrators march with a giant flag during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 25. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A burning effigy is seen as demonstrators gather during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 25. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido
A demonstrator stands near an improvised bonfire during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 25. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido
A demonstrator reacts in front of a subway entrance blocked by burning debris during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 25. REUTERS/Henry Romero
A demonstrator clashes with a member of the security forces during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Valparaiso, October 25. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido
Demonstrators clash with security forces during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Valparaiso, October 24. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido
A rainbow is seen as demonstrators protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 24. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A riot police officer fires a tear gas canister during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 24. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A view shows the interior of a vandalized metro train carriage during a night curfew after a daytime protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 25. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
Demonstrators run from a police water cannon during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago October 24. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido
Demonstrator runs amid smoke during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 24. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A demonstrator throws a rock during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 24. REUTERS/Henry Romero
Members of security forces detain a demonstrator during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 24. REUTERS/Henry Romero
Members of the security forces cover with shields during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 24. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido
A demonstrator throws a furniture onto burning barricade during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Concepcion, October 23. REUTERS/Juan Gonzalez
A member of the security forces aims his weapon during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 24. REUTERS/Henry Romero
An injured demonstrator is helped by others during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 23. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
Security forces aim their weapons during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 24. REUTERS/Henry Romero
A demonstrator throws an object into a burning subway station during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 24. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
Riot police fire water cannons as they clash with demonstrators during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 23. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
People raise their arms in front of riot police, during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 23. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A demonstrator wearing a Chilean flag uses a slingshot during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 23. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
A police officer fires tear gas as demonstrators protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, October 22. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A demonstrator pushes a fence towards an armored vehicle during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
Demonstrators are seen in front of a burning barricade during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Romero
A demonstrator gestures in front of an armored vehicle during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A demonstrator throws a stone during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Romero
A demonstrator gestures in front of an armored vehicle during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A demonstrator holds a flag that reads "New Constitution" during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
Demonstrators carry a locker during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
Demonstrators face the security forces during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A demonstrator throws a tear gas canister during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A member of the security forces holds a weapon during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A demonstrator gestures on top of an armored vehicle during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A demonstrator throws a stone during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza
Demonstrators gather behind a barricade on fire during clashes in Valparaiso, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido
A demonstrator holds a flag as he walks near a fire during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Romero
A demonstrator holds a Chilean flag while being sprayed by security forces with a water cannon during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido
A demonstrator with a flag as he throws a rock during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
Security forces spray a demonstrator with a water cannon during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
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