Photos: People in Mexico Take to Streets to Support Protests in Chile

18:05 GMT, 24 October 2019

Chile's capital of Santiago has seen the second day of general strikes amid protests that rocked the country earlier this month. Initially, the protesters took to the streets to oppose government plans to increase public transport fares. That motion has been abandoned, but protests are continuing against other policies.

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People in Mexico have taken to the streets to express their support for the protesters in Chile.

The participants are carrying placards and chanting slogans, demanding the resignation of Chilean President Sebastian Piñera.

Photos: People in Mexico Take to Streets to Support Protests in Chile

Mass protests in Chile started on 6 October after the price of metro tickets increased. At least 15 people have been reported killed during violent clashes between protesters and police. The government has cancelled its plans to increase public transport fares but the protests are continuing against other government policies.