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As Protests Persist, Chile's President Cancels 2 Major International Summits

Sebastián Piñera canceled an Asia-Pacific trade forum and a United Nations climate summit, saying he has to "put the needs of Chileans first."

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera announced Wednesday that the country won't be hosting two upcoming international summits.

An Asia-Pacific trade forum and a United Nations climate summit were set to be held in Chile's capital city Santiago before the

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