Chile: Protesters Use Soccer Balls to Draw Attention to Their Demands

Chile: Protesters Use Soccer Balls to Draw Attention to Their Demands

Demonstrations continue in Chile by teachers and students to demand a greater say in the country's educational reform. To draw attention to their demands, protesters in Santiago used soccer balls painted with their slogans, taking advantage of the interest in the Copa America tournament. Police later broke up the demonstration with water cannons and tear gas, arresting several activists at the peaceful and nonviolent protest.


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Uploaded: 2015-06-12

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