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Chile president declares state of emergency after violent protests
SANTIAGO, Oct 19, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Chile’s president declared a state of
emergency in Santiago Friday night and gave the military responsibility for
security after a day of violent protests over increases in the price of metro
tickets.
“I have declared a state of emergency and, to that end, I have appointed
Major General Javier Iturriaga del Campo as head of national defense, in
accordance with the provisions of our state of emergency legislation,”
President Sebastian Pinera said.
BSS/AFP/GMR/1045 hrs