▶️ Police in Chile clash with protesters, the former with water cannons and tear gas and the latter with fireworks, during a "Day of the Race" demonstration by members of the Mapuche community, Santiago, Sunday, October 10. 👉 The incident between protesters and police saw at least 10 arrested and 18 injured during a march in favor of the Mapuche people, the largest ethnic group in Chile. The "March for Mapuche Resistance and Autonomy of the Peoples," convened through social networks, gathered a

Thursday's (Dec. 27) demonstration over the shooting death of an indigenous Mapuche youth in Chile turned violent as protesters attacked riot police. Protesters also accused police of using excessive force to suppress them. Thursday's protest comes amidst anger and frustration at the death of Juan Catrillanca, who was shot in the head while driving a tractor. Indigenous protesters blame authorities for increasing violence in Mapuche regions in recent months. (REUTERS) | Voice of America