Curfew announced in Chilean capital Santiago amid protests

The Chilean general in charge of security in the capital Santiago under a state of emergency on Saturday announced a curfew in the city and outlying areas amid widespread protests.

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Published : 20 Oct 2019, 03:28 PM
Updated : 20 Oct 2019, 03:28 PM

General Javier Iturriaga del Campo said a full curfew would be enforced between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

“We invite all people to return to their homes to evaluate the measures the government has announced and look after their families and their homes,” the general told reporters in Santiago.