Chile protests: President calls for Cabinet reshuffle
By DW
02 November 2019 |
1:34 pm
In an attempt to ease weeklong protests, Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has said there will be a Cabinet reshuffle. Chileans are protesting the economic situation in their country.
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