Chile's president apologizes, protests continue (Oct. 23, 2019)
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Chilean President Sebastián Piñera apologized for his administration's misunderstanding of widespread anger that has spurred violent protests in the country over the past six days. He announced a set of conciliatory measures -- wage increases for the poorest and tax increases for the richest -- aimed at defusing the leaderless, spontaneous protests and violence in which 18 people have died so far. His tone yesterday evening was a striking change from earlier declarations that the country was at war. Piñera also rolled back announced electricity tariff hikes and will slash salaries for lawmakers and government officials. (
Chile's president apologizes, protests continue (Oct. 23, 2019)
Chile's president apologizes, protests…
Chile's president apologizes, protests continue (Oct. 23, 2019)
Chilean President Sebastián Piñera apologized for his administration's misunderstanding of widespread anger that has spurred violent protests in the country over the past six days. He announced a set of conciliatory measures -- wage increases for the poorest and tax increases for the richest -- aimed at defusing the leaderless, spontaneous protests and violence in which 18 people have died so far. His tone yesterday evening was a striking change from earlier declarations that the country was at war. Piñera also rolled back announced electricity tariff hikes and will slash salaries for lawmakers and government officials. (