Chile Protests: Police And Student Protesters Clash In Santiago

Police And Student Protesters Clash In Chile
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Demonstrators and police clashed in Santiago during an annual march in remembrance of Chile's military coup in 1973.

Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters after a peaceful demonstration turned violent. For months, university students have demanded education reform and greater wealth distribution.

More than 15 were injured, the BBC reports.

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