Chile to clamp down on violence during protests
By DW
17 November 2019 |
7:27 pm
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera announced that he will introduce measures "to strengthen public order" following weeks of anti-government protests in the country. Rioters and looters will be targeted by the new rules.
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