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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Riots rage in Chile as gas price hike fuels flames of anger

Riots are raging in southern Chile with two women killed and four others injured. Protesters are out in anger at gas price increases, which are reportedly due to troubles experienced by the state-owned petroleum company. 21 people have been arrested. With gas one of the country's main imports, the price rise counters promises made by the country's President Pinera.

Riots rage in Chile as gas price hike fuels flames of anger

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