Subway stations burned. Chile, traditionally seen as one of Latin America’s most prosperous and stable nations, is in a state of turmoil. It began on Friday with a fare increase of 4 cents for a subway ride in Santiago, the capital. Within days, violent protests were taking place around the country. Even after the government backed down on the fare increase, the protests raged on.

Source: New York Times October 22, 2019 19:41 UTC