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Protesters wave a Chilean national flag in front of military personnel in Santiago on Monday.

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Violent Protests Continue In Chile As Government Imposes New Curfew

5:30pm October 21, 2019

by Paolo Zialcita

Demonstrations against wealth inequality have persisted, despite the fact that President Sebastián Piñera suspended transit fare hikes. There have been at least eight deaths reported.

Firefighters put out the flames on a burning bus during a protest against the rising cost of subway and bus fares in Santiago, Chile.

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Chile's Capital Engulfed In Chaos As Metro Protests Intensify

4:19pm October 19, 2019

by Alexander Tuerk

What started as a fare-dodging protest by students turned violent in Santiago on Friday, as metro stations and buses were burned and riots spilled out into the streets.

Mounted police in Quito advance on demonstrators protesting Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno's move to scrap fuel subsidies, in a clash near the government palace late Thursday.

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Ecuador In State Of Emergency: End Of Fuel Subsidies Sparks Mass Protests

4:18pm October 04, 2019

by Bill Chappell

Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno says he won't budge on his plan to end "a perverse subsidy that was causing harm to the country."

Cathay Pacific Airways CEO Rupert Hogg's resignation comes after Beijing exerted pressure on the carrier.

CEO Of Cathay Pacific Airways Resigns Amid Hong Kong Protests

12:38pm August 16, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

Cathay's chairman says new leaders can "reset confidence." The resignation comes after anti-government protesters filled Hong Kong International Airport, and Beijing pressured the carrier.

Pro-Beijing demonstrators gather at the Hong Kong Federation of Fujian Associations to show support for the Hong Kong police on Aug. 10.

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In A Pro-Beijing Neighborhood Of Hong Kong, Protesters Are Unwelcome

5:40pm August 15, 2019

by Anthony Kuhn

Many residents of a politically conservative neighborhood were born in China's Fujian province and came to Hong Kong for greater opportunities. They accuse protesters of hurting the local economy.

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The protests in Hong Kong began in response to a proposed extradition law. Demonstrations have expanded to include other demands.

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Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas As Demonstrations Continue

5:37pm August 10, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

Pro-democracy protests, now in their 10th straight weekend, are posing one of the biggest tests to China's leadership since the 1997 handover from Britain.

Protesters fend off tear gas and riot police in Hong Kong on Sunday. Pro-democracy demonstrations in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory have been going on for several weeks.

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Hong Kong Charges Dozens Of Protesters With Rioting

8:45pm July 31, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

If found guilty, the protesters reportedly could face up to 10 years in jail. Demonstrations began several weeks ago over an extradition bill and have grown to include other demands.