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Authorities declare curfew in Chile capital after violent protests
SANTIAGO, Oct 20, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Chilean authorities were imposing a
curfew on the capital Santiago on Saturday night, a top security official
said, amid a state of emergency after two days of violent protests.
“Having analyzed the situation and the appalling actions that occurred
today, I have made the decision to suspend freedoms and movement through a
total curfew,” said Army General Javier Iturriaga, who is overseeing security
in Santiago.
The curfew would take effect at 0100 GMT Sunday.
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