President Sebastian Pinera has for the first time condemned the police's methods of dealing with the violent conflict in Chile over the past 4 weeks. The people of Chile are opposed to social and economic inequality. He is also opposing the political elite of the country who come from select wealthy families of the country and are enshrined in the politics here.
22 people killed in protest
During this protest, 22 people have died and more than 2,000 people have been injured in a month. The President addressed the nation on Sunday. He said, 'There was a lot of use of force. Harassment and crime were carried out. The rights of all were not respected. '
Protesters Accuse Human Rights Violations
Police have been facing charges of vandalism and human rights violations since the protests began. Due to this allegations, the United Nations sent a team here for investigation. Amnesty International also sent a mission here. The President first addressed the protesters and then the security forces, "No one will be forgiven, neither those who committed extraordinary violence nor those who persecuted." We will do what is in the interest of the victims. '
Anti-government protests started for increase in Metro fares
An anti-government protest in Chile, one of the richest countries in Latin America, began 4 weeks ago over the increase in Metro fares. Demonstrations soon spread throughout the country due to the continuous increase in living expenses and inflation in the country. The protesters are demanding the President's resignation. Along with this, the demand of protesters is also to reduce the level of non-equality in the country. There is a big difference in some of Chile's rich people and average living standards.
