Chile: Protesters clash with police in Santiago March 27

Event

Protesters near the Liceo de Aplicacion on Avenida Ricardo Cumming, Santiago, have blocked roads and clashed with police on March 27. The demonstrators have repeatedly thrown incendiary devices at police, forcing authorities to close Avenida Ricardo Cumming.

Additional clashes are possible, and police may deploy teargas and water cannon to disperse the demonstrators.

Context

The protests are likely related to the run-up to the Day of the Combatant Youth, an unofficial commemoration of two students who were killed by the former military dictatorship held annually on March 29 that is frequently marked by clashes between student protesters and police.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a precaution. If violence occurs nearby, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a non-governmental building. Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks; wait for police to dismantle them instead. Allow for additional transport time.