SANTIAGO, Chile – Two churches were torched as tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered Sunday in a central Santiago square to mark the anniversary of a protest movement that broke out last year demanding greater equality in Chile. ADVERTISEMENTWhile the morning brought a largely festive atmosphere to the protests at Plaza Italia, there were several incidents of violence, looting and vandalism in the afternoon. One church close to Plaza Italia was burnt to the ground as hooded protesters cheered, while a second place of worship was looted and also suffered fire damage. The communist mayor of a neighborhood near the central square, Daniel Jadue, was hounded out of Plaza Italia by protesters. Police even gradually pulled back from the Plaza Italia.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 19, 2020 00:55 UTC