For many Chileans, U.S. demonstrations spark reminders of impassioned Chile protests
by Jorge Poblete and Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times
Jun 15, 2020
4 minutes
SANTIAGO, Chile - Tens of thousands took to the streets demanding justice and were met by heavily armed police and soldiers, with images of blood-spattered protesters going viral.
"I can't see!" emerged as a slogan among demonstrators, who said police targeted their eyes with tear-gas projectiles and rubber bullets.
The images are similar to some that have played out in recent weeks across the United States following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of police.
But this unrest occurred last year in Chile, where many here see parallels between the ongoing U.S. turmoil and months of civil disturbance that largely paralyzed the
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