Thousands of bikers and protesters across the country gathered to blockade highways, railroads, and other means of transportation against the Piñera presidency and a lack of respect for its citizens, and a lack of accountability for police brutality. Barricades went up in Valparaiso, Santiago, Talcahuano, and many other cities.
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Thousands of protesters gathered outside of the National Mint to demonstrate against the Piñera administration, demanding the immediate resignation of the standing government and an independent delegation at the new constitutional negotiations. Thousands of protesters gathered outside of the National Mint to demonstrate against the Piñera administration, demanding the immediate resignation of the standing government and an independent delegation at […]
Health workers in Santiago went marching in the dozens to the chamber of the National Congress, declaring a 72-hour-strike if the government did not fulfill its promise of higher wages, better working conditions, and a COVID bonus for hospitals. They held signs that said ‘Without resources, there is no health!’ among other slogans. Health workers in Santiago went marching in […]
Puente Alto demonstrators gathered and banged pots and pans in front of the prison of the city for the freedom of political prisoners, to let those caged inside the facility that they were not alone. Dozens participated in the protest, starting at noon, which raised the attention of hundreds of prisoners and annoyed many guards. Puente Alto demonstrators gathered and […]
Florists gathered in Santiago to protest the forced closure of their businesses without a stimulus, and condemned the closures of "non-essential" businesses included their own while casinos and other recreational centers stayed open. The Carabineros of Chile, the national police force, proceeded to arrive at the scene with riot gear and assault the demonstrators, injuring 5.
Thousands of bikers went through the National Mint, and the Costanera Center, a high-end business center, demanding the resignation of the Minister of Transportation over the negligent handling of 88 cases of bikers killed by reckless drivers. They join the increasing movement of bikers across the country demanding change, and the end to the current state of affairs. Thousands of […]
Health workers in San Bernardo, a commune in Greater Santiago, went on strike to demand greater funds to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. They went on strike on the 2nd day of a general strike called for by major health unions, demanding that the government fulfill its promises to increase funding for the health sector. Health workers in San Bernardo, a […]
Health workers in a Curicó hospital joined the Chilean general strike, demonstrating against the Piñera administration, demanding more funds for a bigger salary and more effective containment of COVID-19, and the release of all political prisoners during the national uprising.
Health workers in a CESFAM (Family health centers) went on strike against the budget adjusting of health funds by the Piñera government, the breach of government contracts, and against the isolation of political prisoners of the national uprising. They are joining the national strike that has now gripped the country. Health workers in a CESFAM (Family health centers) went on […]