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The Root Cause of Chile's Protests: Inequality
25:06 - 31:09 (06:03)
The recent protests in Chile were not just about a metro fare hike, but rather an outburst of general displeasure with the high level of social inequality in the country including privatized resources, high taxes, low benefits, and an unfair justice system.
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The recent protests in Chile were sparked by a 4 cent metro fare increase, but they quickly turned into a general protest against high social inequality, privatization, high taxes, and low benefits.
25:06 - 30:20 (05:14)
Chilean Protests
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The recent protests in Chile were sparked by a 4 cent metro fare increase, but they quickly turned into a general protest against high social inequality, privatization, high taxes, and low benefits.
ChapterThe Root Cause of Chile's Protests: Inequality
EpisodeThe World is Burning: Your Guide to the Current Uprisings
PodcastBehind the Bastards
At least 18 people have been killed and dozens more injured in protests in Chile, sparked by a rise in metro fares.
30:20 - 31:09 (00:48)
Chilean protest
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At least 18 people have been killed and dozens more injured in protests in Chile, sparked by a rise in metro fares. Amid violent clashes, a state of emergency was declared and the military deployed to the streets for the first time since the end of the dictatorship in 1990.