Riots

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SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Copper mining companies in Chile, the world’s top producer of the red metal, said nationwide riots had mostly spared production but continued to impact operations as problems persisted with port facilities, public transportation and suppl…

Chile's President Sebastian Pinera has promised to meet opposition leaders to create what he calls a "new social contract". Pinera is trying to appeal to protesters who have defied a military curfew for a third night. The demonstrations began over an increa…

After hundreds of pro-independence protesters marched in Catalonia this weekend, members of the Spanish opposition party are calling on Madrid to impose direct rule over the region to restore order. The demonstrations were in response to the jailing of those …

(Recasts throughout with lines at grocery stores, number of deaths, context, travel issues and quotes) By Dave Sherwood and Natalia A. Ramos Miranda SANTIAGO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Chileans confronted hours-long lines at grocery stores and gas stations in the …

Hong Kong (CNN)Chinese state-run media has published a series of editorials and opinion pieces drawing parallels between violent protests in Hong Kong, Spain and Chile -- accusing the West of hypocrisy in its response. Some articles even allege that demonstr…

At least seven people were killed amid violent clashes and arson attacks over the weekend in Chile, the country's Interior Minister said. Protests led by students began two weeks ago over fare hikes on public transport. The government will extend a state of…

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile’s capital Santiago has been singed by fire. In riots sparked by anger over fare hikes, masked and hooded protesters have torched buses, metro stations, supermarkets, banks and the high-rise headquarters of a major energy firm. Aro…