Chapter
Protests in Chile
31:09 - 37:26 (06:17)
This podcast episode discusses the police violence during the protests in Chile, including instances of tear-gassing civilians who were not protesting. It also explores potential conspiracy theories around the Enel electric company and police escorting buses slowly through the city center.
Clips
The police in Santiago drove through the historic center of town and threw tear gas at people who weren't even protesting, and the Enel electric company fire kicked off a city-wide protest.
31:09 - 35:25 (04:15)
Summary
The police in Santiago drove through the historic center of town and threw tear gas at people who weren't even protesting, and the Enel electric company fire kicked off a city-wide protest. The location of the protests always starts at Plaza Italia, the center of downtown.
ChapterProtests in Chile
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Some Chileans believe that the government could have started the violence in the recent protests as a strategy to justify bringing in the military and imposing a curfew.
35:25 - 37:26 (02:01)
Summary
Some Chileans believe that the government could have started the violence in the recent protests as a strategy to justify bringing in the military and imposing a curfew. Other videos shared on social media showed buses discontinued that are very similar to the ones burned outside of an apartment, fueling more conspiracy theories.