ABC News Online: Chile extends state of emergency as death toll from violent clashes rises
Chile's Government has extended a state of emergency to cities in its north and south, as the death toll from violent clashes and arson attacks rises to at least seven.
The decision to extend the emergency measure came amid an "escalation of violence and vandals," said Interior Minister Andres Chadwick.
Mr Chadwick cited 70 "serious incidents of violence" yesterday including the looting of 40 supermarkets and other businesses, with at least seven people dead.
Protests led by students began two weeks ago as Santiago and other Chilean cities were engulfed by several days of riots, after the increase in public transport costs.
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More News On the Unrest In Chile
Chile violence continues despite gov’t retreat on fare hike -- AP
Chilean state of emergency extended around country after deadly riots -- France 24
Chileans desperate for gas, groceries following weekend riots -- Reuters
Chile protests: Cost of living protests take deadly toll -- BBC
Chile protests: "People are fed up" -- France 24
Death toll in Chile rises to 11 after weekend of violent protests -- CNN
Chile on edge as worst unrest in three decades claims 11 lives -- The Guardian
'We are at war': Chile's Pinera extends state of emergency -- Al Jazeera
What's behind wealthy Chile's deadly protests? -- DW
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