Anti-government demonstration in Chile
In Chile, South America where anti-government demonstrations continue, even after more than a month from the outbreak, fierce exchanges continue between demonstrators and security forces. The Japanese Embassy in Chile is calling attention to Japanese people visiting the area.
In Santiago, the capital of Chile, a demonstration started from the beginning of last month triggered by the increase in subway fares, some citizens have become mob, and the government has declared a state of emergency and prohibited going out at night .
Demonstrations have spread throughout the country and according to Reuters, 23 people have been killed and more than 2,000 have been injured.
According to the images from the local area, the police force is discharging water to the demonstrators, spraying tear gas, and forcibly taking citizens.
The Chilean government abandoned the APEC summit meeting scheduled to take place in Santiago this month, and on the 10th, a new draft constitution was drafted in response to the constitutional amendment enacted during the dictatorship that the demonstrators demanded. Announced to start making.
However, protesters have also requested resignation of Pinera president, the prospect of convergence does not have standing.
The Japanese embassy in Chile is calling on Japanese people visiting the area to avoid unnecessary urgent outings and stay away from the demonstration.