“The people, united, will never be defeated,” chanted a lone masked woman in the middle of Plaza Baquedano, a central gathering spot in Chile’s capital. “I’m here today because social injustices are very harsh in Chile today,” said the masked woman, Marcela Balbontin, covering her face with a handkerchief with a blue and red flower print. At least four deaths were attributed to the police or military; others were killed during looting, fires or other incidents. “My parents are from a frightened generation, but there is another generation that is not afraid and is here now,” said Belen Leiva, 25, an actress. Soldiers are seen in all subway stations, which were attacked by protesters after the fare hike proposal was announced.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 23, 2019 23:15 UTC