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30 Days of Resistance: Chileans Protest Neoliberalism in Santiago

After 30 days of protests in various areas of the capital Santiago de Chile, the resistance of the people still remains active as they protest against neoliberal policies in the South American nation, demanding rights be respected by right-wing Sebastian Piñera’s government. 

 

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Police forces detain a protester wounded by pellets shot by repressive forces.
Police forces detain a protester wounded by pellets shot by repressive forces. Photo:Indigo Prado Espinoza
After the first days of demonstrations in the Santiago subway, mass evasions to public transport ended in clashes, in one of which a high school student is arrested by members of the Special Forces of Carabineros de Chile.
After the first days of demonstrations in the Santiago subway, mass evasions to public transport ended in clashes, in one of which a high school student is arrested by members of the Special Forces of Carabineros de Chile. Photo:Felipe Antillanca
Baquedano subway station covered in rubble. It is a place where young protesters were tortured by Chilean police. It is place characterized as a torture center (Santiago, Chile).
Baquedano subway station covered in rubble. It is a place where young protesters were tortured by Chilean police. It is place characterized as a torture center (Santiago, Chile). Photo:Fernando Lavoz
Protesters covering themselves with a board in front of the national library. Santiago de Chile
Protesters covering themselves with a board in front of the national library. Santiago de Chile Photo:Byron Andrade
Photograph taken in the Vicuña Mackenna sector, one block from the Alameda (Santiago de Chile, Nov. 15, 2019).
Photograph taken in the Vicuña Mackenna sector, one block from the Alameda (Santiago de Chile, Nov. 15, 2019). Photo:Valeria Alessandrini H
Protesters arrive massively at Plaza Italia with banners showing the demands of citizenship. The banner reads “This is for all of us.”
Protesters arrive massively at Plaza Italia with banners showing the demands of citizenship. The banner reads “This is for all of us.” Photo:Marucela Ramirez
Anti-government protesters resist a water cannon from the Army’s special forces during a demonstration demanding a new constitution.
Anti-government protesters resist a water cannon from the Army’s special forces during a demonstration demanding a new constitution. Photo:Jonathan Queupunahuel
Members of the Cueca Sola collective hold a demonstration in the Baquedano subway station to remember those killed during the protests in Chile (Santiago, Chile).
Members of the Cueca Sola collective hold a demonstration in the Baquedano subway station to remember those killed during the protests in Chile (Santiago, Chile). Photo:Fernando Lavoz
A fire in a mall located at the corner of Santa Rosa and Alameda streets (Santiago, Chile, Oct. 28, 2019).
A fire in a mall located at the corner of Santa Rosa and Alameda streets (Santiago, Chile, Oct. 28, 2019). Photo:Eve Q. Lizcano
Protesters face police armored cars amid clashes in anti-government protests.
Protesters face police armored cars amid clashes in anti-government protests. Photo:Tamara Grau
A protester with an eye injury faces a member of Special Forces during a demonstration.
A protester with an eye injury faces a member of Special Forces during a demonstration. Photo:Fernando Lavoz
Red Cross volunteers head with their hands up towards the police to try to stop the excessive repression (Santiago, Chile, Oct. 22, 2019).
Red Cross volunteers head with their hands up towards the police to try to stop the excessive repression (Santiago, Chile, Oct. 22, 2019). Photo:Marcela Araya Ramirez
Photograph of protester during repression in Santiago, Chile, Nov. 8, 2019.
Photograph of protester during repression in Santiago, Chile, Nov. 8, 2019. Photo:Tamara Grau
Man kneels in the middle of the avenue, shouting to the military of the Chilean Army:
Man kneels in the middle of the avenue, shouting to the military of the Chilean Army: "Shoot me and not all the people as they did in 73." (Santiago de Chile, Maipú Commune). Photo:Jorge Romero
Police repression has been dennounced by national and international human rights organizations.
Police repression has been dennounced by national and international human rights organizations. Photo:Daniela Leon
Huelen hill in the middle of Alameda as demonstrators were called to reach La Moneda after Piñera's declarations that we were at war, the Presidential Palace was under siege, as a large crowd arrived. Oct. 28
Huelen hill in the middle of Alameda as demonstrators were called to reach La Moneda after Piñera's declarations that we were at war, the Presidential Palace was under siege, as a large crowd arrived. Oct. 28 Photo:Gabriela Cruz
Protester resists under the breeze of the water cannons raising the Chilean flag in one of his hands. Baquedano Square Oct. 31
Protester resists under the breeze of the water cannons raising the Chilean flag in one of his hands. Baquedano Square Oct. 31 Photo:Cristobal Ramirez
Police point a gun after a strong onslaught of protesters, the photographer was unharmed by carrying the camera. Nov. 1, Dignity Square.
Police point a gun after a strong onslaught of protesters, the photographer was unharmed by carrying the camera. Nov. 1, Dignity Square. Photo:Alvaro Santa-Ana Farias
First day of protests in Osorno, Oct. 21
First day of protests in Osorno, Oct. 21 Photo:Rodrigo Segovia
Protesters on the front line are reached by water cannons. Despite this, they continue to resist and after falling that young man stood up again to continue in the lead.
Protesters on the front line are reached by water cannons. Despite this, they continue to resist and after falling that young man stood up again to continue in the lead. Photo:Matias Guteau
Member of the Mapuche community (the original town of Araucanía) being affected by tear gas fired by special forces to a peaceful demonstration, he uses the flag of his people to cover his face and thus try to prevent the effect from being so harmful.
Member of the Mapuche community (the original town of Araucanía) being affected by tear gas fired by special forces to a peaceful demonstration, he uses the flag of his people to cover his face and thus try to prevent the effect from being so harmful. Photo:Franco Ibarra
Primary and secondary school students demonstrate peacefully in Maipu Square while a carabinero activates a tear gas pump. (commune of Maipú, Santiago, Chile)
Primary and secondary school students demonstrate peacefully in Maipu Square while a carabinero activates a tear gas pump. (commune of Maipú, Santiago, Chile) Photo:Jorge Romero
More than 50 artists demonstrate in front of the Moneda Palace representing Chileans who have lost their eyes, demanding JUSTICE!
More than 50 artists demonstrate in front of the Moneda Palace representing Chileans who have lost their eyes, demanding JUSTICE! Photo:Marucela Ramirez
In the vicinity of Dignity Square (formerly Italy Square), a young photographer takes cover after threats of live firing by members of the police. Oct. 22 Santiago de Chile.
In the vicinity of Dignity Square (formerly Italy Square), a young photographer takes cover after threats of live firing by members of the police. Oct. 22 Santiago de Chile. Photo:Eve Q. Lizcano
Police aim and repress protesters who concentrate on Paseo Bulnes, in front of La Moneda Palace.
Police aim and repress protesters who concentrate on Paseo Bulnes, in front of La Moneda Palace. Photo:Marcela Araya
Military control during curfew hours in Osorno (Santiago, Chile, Oct. 22, 2019).
Military control during curfew hours in Osorno (Santiago, Chile, Oct. 22, 2019). Photo:Rodrigo Segovia
A protester been dragged by police forces. Oct. 28
A protester been dragged by police forces. Oct. 28 Photo:Daniela Leon
Protester with the anonymus mask (Santiago, Chile, Oct. 21, 2019).
Protester with the anonymus mask (Santiago, Chile, Oct. 21, 2019). Photo:Byron Andrade
Protesters above statue of General Baquedano in a Plaza in downtown Santiago (Santiago, Chile).
Protesters above statue of General Baquedano in a Plaza in downtown Santiago (Santiago, Chile). Photo:Indigo Prado Espinoza
Barricades are some of the means for protesters to protect themselves. Nov. 8 Santiago de Chile.
Barricades are some of the means for protesters to protect themselves. Nov. 8 Santiago de Chile. Photo:Julio Pino Aguila
Published 18 November 2019
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