Piñera wants to work with the opposition to reach "a settlement on social issues that together - quickly, efficiently and responsibly - can present with improved solutions to the problems facing Chileans".

At least 15 dead

His play on Tuesday came at a time when authorities wrote the death toll during the unrest. At least 15 people have died in connection with the demonstrations.

Protesters in the capital Santiago and in other cities continue to defy nightly curfews and state of emergency in the protests that began when public transport fares were raised. The protests grew in strength, and came to target the country's economic policies and growing divisions in society.