Chilean police clashed with protesters in one of Santiago's poorest neighborhoods, where municipal authorities say residents are increasingly going hungry. Santiago entered a total lockdown last Friday, amid growing coronavirus contagion. Yesterday Chile recorded 3,520 new coronavirus cases, its biggest daily increase, for a total of almost 50,000 infections. It also reported its largest number of single-day deaths with 31, bringing the total to more than 500.
Chileans protest despite lockdown (May 20, 2020)
Chileans protest despite lockdown (May 20…
Chileans protest despite lockdown (May 20, 2020)
Chilean police clashed with protesters in one of Santiago's poorest neighborhoods, where municipal authorities say residents are increasingly going hungry. Santiago entered a total lockdown last Friday, amid growing coronavirus contagion. Yesterday Chile recorded 3,520 new coronavirus cases, its biggest daily increase, for a total of almost 50,000 infections. It also reported its largest number of single-day deaths with 31, bringing the total to more than 500.