SANTIAGO: A visitor wondering what the deadly unrest in Chile is about can learn a lot from the graffiti that has blanketed the capital's streets.
After starting three weeks ago, the demonstrations descended into deadly clashes between protesters and police.Twenty people have been killed in the unrest. UN human rights authorities are investigating allegations of police brutality.'RESIGN'
The central target of the crowds' fury is Chile's billionaire conservative president, Sebastian Pinera.He at first responded to the unrest by claiming the country was"at war".The protesters are demanding constitutional reform. Chile's current constitution dates back to the 1973-1990 dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.Several opposition parties and officials have backed plans to discuss a new constitution.
The whole length of Santiago's eight-kilometre Alameda avenue has been covered in paintings and slogans. Some murals commemorate those killed in the unrest.Source: AFP
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