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Chile Enters Second Day of Nationwide Strike

HeadlineAug 25, 2011

Chile is bracing for the second consecutive day of a nationwide strike led by the country’s main umbrella labor union. Though yesterday’s protests began peacefully, officials claim nearly 350 people were arrested after some 18 flaming barricades were set up around the capital city of Santiago. Clashes between demonstrators and the police reportedly left dozens of people injured. The strike was called to demand changes to pensions, healthcare and taxes, as well as constitutional reform.

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