Tag: Chile
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Chilean Students Take To The Streets In Protest Over The Country’s Rejected Constitution
Students gathered at a number of Santiago’s metro stations on Wednesday to stage a protest against the rejection of a new constitution by voters. This new constitution would have, among other things, expanded social rights and enhanced environmental regulations. During the demonstration, students called for changes to Chile’s educational system, arguing that the country’s existing…
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Chile: Protests By Students Against Educational Issues, Rising Costs And Subpar Educational Quality
In a society that has developed rapidly but unevenly over the last several decades, student demonstrations about the high cost and poor quality of secondary and university education are becoming increasingly regular.