Protesters in Larissa gathered in solidarity with the hunger strike of Dimitris Koufontinas, which began on the 8th of January to demand his transfer to the Athens Korydallos prison which would give him access to better medical care and the ability to see visitors.
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Thousands of protesters turned out in Valparaiso to march to the National Congress building in the city to demand the resignation of Piñera. Demonstrators clashed with Carabineros near the site, but resisted and continued the march for resignation and a COVID bonus for hospitals.