Chile protests: Police face off with protesters as tensions flare in Santiago

Police doused protesters with a water cannon in Santiago on Friday amid an uptick in tensions at anti-government demonstrations in Chile, after 50 days of increased pressure on President Sebastian Pinera into taking steps to reduce inequality in the country. Protesters faced off with police, throwing rocks at officers who then responded with tear gas and force.

Protests that began over a hike in metro fares have at times unravelled into violent riots, looting and arson.

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