Chile: Student Protesters Invade Senate

October 21, 2011 from Euronews

Student demonstrators in Chile took direct action in the Senate headquarters on Thursday, by forcing their way into the building in Santiago. They interrupted a a committee meeting and broadcast their demonstration live over the internet by webcam, calling for more people to come and join them. The protests for educational reform in Chile turned violent later on that night, as students clashed with police on the streets of the capital. Security was increased and water cannon used on the protesters. Authorities say 10 arrests were made.

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Chile

Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a South American country occupying a long, narrow strip of land between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake P... Explore this topic

2011-2012 Chilean student protests

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Santiago

Santiago, formally Santiago de Chile, is the capital of Chile and the center of its largest conurbation. It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of 520 m above mean sea level. Founded in 1541, Santiago has been the capital city since colonial times. The ... Explore this topic

Protest

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Direct action

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Senate of Chile

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Education in Chile

Education in Chile is divided in preschool, primary school, secondary school, and technical or higher education. Explore this topic

Water cannon

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Education reform

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Student

A student is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. In some nations, the English term is reserved for those who attend university, while a schoolchild under the age of eighteen is called a pupil in English, although in the United States a person enrolled... Explore this topic

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