Chile braces for March protests as Pinera appeals for peace
Fabian Cambero, Aislinn Laing
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - President Sebastian Pinera called on Chileans on Monday to help the country “live in peace†ahead of an anticipated fresh outbreak of protests in March.
Pinera said stability was needed to allow for an effective public vote on a new constitution in April and to be able to push through reforms to pension, salaries and health services.
“What the country urgently needs is a great national agreement against violence and in defense of democracy,†Pinera told journalists after a cabinet meeting at the Moneda presidential palace.
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Chile could have big protests in the next few weeks is basically what this story says. So, watch for them.
