Massive Protests are Leading to a Political Crisis in Chile

Protester in Chile, (Danahe Oñate Flickr CC license)

What began last week as a protest against a fare hike in for the Santiago, Chile metro system has morphed into a broad social movement against increasing economic inequality in the country. And it has been violent. So far, at least 18 people have been killed.

From an international perspective, these pro…