Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has suspended fare hikes after metro price increases caused protests that became all out riots. Looting and arson spread throughout the capital city of Santiago before the action was reversed.

The Purge in #Santiago#Chilepic.twitter.com/ZmxxUq8lMl

— Máximo Alexander (@MaximoSPQR) October 19, 2019

THIS IS CHILE RIGHT NOW.
The government set the military on the streets just because people were demanding rights. Salaries aren’t enough.
WE ARE A DISARMED COUNTRY. They fight us with guns and we have bare hands.
Media is censoring this, please RT. MAKE THE WORLD SEE.???????????????? pic.twitter.com/jLrPwW7G75

— babygirl (@pinkitsvne) October 20, 2019

#Chile Scenes Santiago subway station during protests against increased fares. #ChileResistepic.twitter.com/Xdv6rWsH0x

— nonouzi (@Gerrrty) October 20, 2019

This image makes me so so sad honestly. It’s literally representing what’s happening, a gun pointed at us when we just want to be heard. pic.twitter.com/Jmhtsc0F0Z

— babygirl (@pinkitsvne) October 20, 2019