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February 8, 2021

Protests Break Out in Chile After Police Shoot and Kill Street Performer
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In Chile, hundreds of protesters took to the streets Friday in response
to the police killing of a street juggler in the southern city of
Panguipulli. Demonstrators set 10 public offices on fire, including the
municipal government building. The street performer, Francisco Martínez,
had reportedly refused to comply with police orders to show his ID
before they fatally shot him. Martínez was unarmed and was carrying only
his juggling props. His loved ones paid tribute to Martínez and called
for an end to police brutality at a gathering Saturday.

Adriana Seguel: "I don't want any more madness. I don't want any more
murder. I don't want young people to continue to be killed and to go
without justice. Many young people have been murdered and raped, and
there is no justice."

Protests over the killing also broke out in the capital Santiago as
nationwide demands for police reform continue.


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