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November 27, 2019

Chilean President Seeks to Deploy Military to Streets Amid Protests
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In Chile, President Sebastián Piñera sent a bill to lawmakers that would
allow military troops to be deployed to the streets of Chile amid
ongoing anti-austerity demonstrations. This comes as Human Rights Watch
has condemned police and military brutality against anti-government
protesters. At least 26 people have died in the 40 days of protests.
This is Human Rights Watch Americas Director José Miguel Vivanco.

José Miguel Vivanco: "There are hundreds of worrying reports of
excessive force on the streets and abuse of detainees, such as brutal
beatings and sexual abuse that can not be left unpunished and should be
quickly and vigourously investigated and punished by Chilean judicial
authorities."



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