Thousands of protesters gathered in Antofagasta demanding the resignation of Chilean President Sebastian Piñera, marching and blockading the center of the city and its roads. Although the Carabineros attempted to repress the protesters as much as possible, but resistance continued against water cannon trucks and riot vans by blockading roads with barricades and using Molotov cocktails.
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Police arrested 9 indigenous Otomi occupiers of the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples, shortly after the government agreed to take down 3 properties for a community housing project. The Zapatista-aligned indigenous community expressed that the occupation would continue to occur until the dropping of all charges and release of all detained Otomi.
Massive protests engulfed the capital of Thailand, with many demonstrators being students and anti-monarchy activists. The crowds measured above 150,000 in attendance in Bangkok alone, and several clashes occurred with police after protesters insulted the queen, which in the Kingdom is punishable by life in prison.
Protesters gathered in Thailand for a pro-democracy protest in front of Parliament, which was soon attacked by police using tear gas and chemical-tainted water cannons. Demonstrators resisted via rubber ducks as a shield, and later clashed with yellowshirt monarchists.
Hundreds of protesters marched in New York City to demand justice for Adam Toledo, a 13-year-old boy murdered by Chicago police. Demonstrators marched through Brooklyn, blocking traffic and shutting down activity to disrupt for justice. Around 40 police officers trailed the march, almost numbering 1 for every 5 protesters.
