Demonstrators continue to gather across the country every day, and violence often erupts at nightfall. Chileans have found themselves in a state of uncertainty – suspended between hopes of progress, and frustration over a political solution which seems beyond reach. María Paz Núñez, 34, lives close to Santiago’s Plaza Italia, a focus of the protests, and has been given a leave of absence in order to deal with depression. In downtown Santiago, the breeze still carries a whiff of teargas, and the statue of the 19th-century hero Manuel Baquedano in Plaza Italia remains a focal point for protesters. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Plaza Italia in Santiago has remained a focal point for demonstrators, such as here on 10 December.

Source: The Guardian December 17, 2019 09:00 UTC