SANTIAGO: Chile’s president declared a state of emergency in Santiago Friday night and gave the military responsibility for security after a day of violent protests over increases in the price of metro tickets. “I have declared a state of emergency and, to that end, I have appointed Major General Javier Iturriaga del Campo as head of national defense, in accordance with the provisions of our state of emergency legislation,” President Sebastian Pinera said. Chile's President Sebastian Pinera declared a state of emergency in Santiago and gave the military responsibility for security after a day of violent protests over increases in the price of metro tickets. A subway ticket office is seen on fire during a protest against the increase in the subway ticket prices in Santiago, Chile. Protesters face police during demonstrations against the price rise of Metro tickets, in downtown Santiago, Chile.

Source: New Strait Times October 19, 2019 04:52 UTC