[Chile] Protests: Protest with intervention

On 3 April 2025, in Santiago - Renca (Metropolitana), informal residents of a plot of land near the junction between Avenue Salvador Allende and Cruz Grande Street blocked the nearby Costanera Norte highway to protest against municipal efforts to demolish their housing. Protesters, who demanded answers from the municipality, claimed that police had a demolition permit but lacked an eviction permit. Police dispersed the protesters using tear gas and other unspecified means.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-03

Country

Chile

Event type

protest

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