Chile: miles de estudiantes protestan en la vispera del inicio de la Copa America

Thousands of students and teachers protested against the government's educational reform during the Copa América's eve. They criticized the government for not involving them in drafting the reform proposals. The protest was peaceful until masked individuals clashed with riot police, leading to the use of water cannons and tear gas. An officer was injured accidentally. No official numbers of protesters or arrests were released.

Why did students and teachers protest against the educational reform?

• They were protesting against tuition fees.

• They wanted to support the government's reform.

• They were not included in the reform discussions.

• They wanted more funding for schools.

What action did the teachers take to express their demands?

• They went on a strike for two weeks.

• They held a press conference.

• They organized a sit-in at the Congress.

• They wrote a letter to the President.

What was the main demand of the teachers regarding the reform?

• To withdraw the reform from the legislative process.

• To increase their salaries.

• To build more schools.

• To provide more training for teachers.

What happened during the march when the protesters reached their destination?

• The government officials addressed the crowd.

• The protest ended peacefully.

• The protesters were joined by more people.

• Masked individuals clashed with the police.

What was the response of the police to the confrontation during the march?

• They called for backup.

• They used water cannons and tear gas.

• They negotiated with the protesters.

• They arrested all the protesters.