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On Anniversary of Protests, Chileans Brace for Fresh Demonstrations and Violence

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The one-year anniversary of the protests and riots that rocked Chile in 2019, leaving more than 30 dead, brings mixed emotions to demonstrator Diego Leppez, who lost his eye when a tear gas bomb exploded by his side.

The protests, he says, were necessary. But he regrets the violence and death.

The widespread demonstrations, which began last October 18th, saw Chileans take to the streets to protest inequality, inadequate pensions and . . .

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