Protests continue in Santiago

[NewsWhore]

Minor riots and protests are continuing in some areas of Santiago as citizens continue to press the authorities to normalize water services, increase power services and fix the streets in their neighborhoods. Listin Diario writes that the day started normally yesterday with a peaceful march by residents of the Hato del Yaque, Villa Bao, Villa Fatima and Barrio Balaguer communities. According to reports, SWAT team members tried to disperse the crowds, provoking a confrontation. Protestors burned tires and began throwing rocks and homemade bombs. SWAT team members tried to use tear gas, but in one instance the tear gas was thrown back into one of their vehicles. No word yet from local officials as to their plan of action in response to the unrest.

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