By nightfall, the protests had extended throughout Santiago, with students setting up barricades at the entrances to subway stations. Police who had been trying to break up the protests with tear gas withdrew from some stations. By the end of the week the protests had turned violent with students breaking gates, shattering glass and throwing debris onto the electrified rails. The protests have divided Santiago residents between those who feel the action is justified and those furious at the long commuting delays. The National Coordinator of Secondary Students, one of two groups that is representing high-school students, called for the protests to be continued.

Source: Taipei Times October 19, 2019 15:56 UTC