In a show of solidarity 5000 workers marched to the Plaza de la Independencia de Concepcion to hear speeches from the President of the Confederation of Workers (CUT), Alex Iturra.

The Confederation of Workers(CUT), staged a Labor Day march showing solidarity for better working condition, and higher wages. The march turned violent when police confronted the demonstrators.

The Confederation of Workers(CUT), staged a Labor Day march showing solidarity for better working condition, and higher wages. The march turned violent when police confronted the demonstrators.

The Confederation of Workers(CUT), staged a Labor Day march showing solidarity for better working condition, and higher wages. The march turned violent when police confronted the demonstrators.

The Municipality of Metropolitan Santiago reported that a total of 69 people were arrested following incidents after a march organized by the Confederation of University Students in Chile (CONFECH).

The Municipality of Metropolitan Santiago reported that a total of 69 people were arrested following incidents after a march organized by the Confederation of University Students in Chile (CONFECH).

The Municipality of Metropolitan Santiago reported that a total of 69 people were arrested following incidents after a march organized by the Confederation of University Students in Chile (CONFECH).

Approximately 80,000 students marched in Santiago, Chile, for a public and free education system. This is the first major march of the Chilean students in 2012.

Approximately 80,000 students marched in Santiago, Chile, for a public and free education system. This is the first major march of the Chilean students in 2012.

Approximately 80,000 students marched in Santiago, Chile, for a public and free education system. This is the first major march of the Chilean students in 2012.

Chilean people gather in downtown Santiago to demonstrate against the hydroelectric dam project which aims to construct a massive hydroelectric dam complex in a remote, undeveloped area of Patagonia.

Chilean people gather in downtown Santiago to demonstrate against the hydroelectric dam project which aims to construct a massive hydroelectric dam complex in a remote, undeveloped area of Patagonia.

Chilean people gather in downtown Santiago to demonstrate against the hydroelectric dam project which aims to construct a massive hydroelectric dam complex in a remote, undeveloped area of Patagonia.

Thousands of people attended the funeral of the young Daniel Zamudio, who was killed by a group of neo-Nazis in Chile for being homosexual.

Thousands of people attended the funeral of the young Daniel Zamudio, who was killed by a group of neo-Nazis in Chile for being homosexual.

Thousands of people attended the funeral of the young Daniel Zamudio, who was killed by a group of neo-Nazis in Chile for being homosexual.

Leo the Huaso lives the cowboy life in the Andes Mountains of central Chile in Cajon del Maipo. A huaso is a Chilean countryman and skilled horseman.

Leo the Huaso lives the cowboy life in the Andes Mountains of central Chile in Cajon del Maipo. A huaso is a Chilean countryman and skilled horseman.

Leo the Huaso lives the cowboy life in the Andes Mountains of central Chile in Cajon del Maipo. A huaso is a Chilean countryman and skilled horseman.

Thousands of women marched through the main avenue of Santiago to celebrate the international day of women, the activity ended with clashes between protesters and police.

Thousands of women marched through the main avenue of Santiago to celebrate the international day of women, the activity ended with clashes between protesters and police.

Thousands of women marched through the main avenue of Santiago to celebrate the international day of women, the activity ended with clashes between protesters and police.

Vice-president of the University of Chile Student Federation Camila Vallejo joined in the celebration of Women's Day in Santiago. Ends up in riots began against the palace of La Moneda, clashes between demonstrators and police.

Vice-president of the University of Chile Student Federation Camila Vallejo joined in the celebration of Women's Day in Santiago. Ends up in riots began against the palace of La Moneda, clashes between demonstrators and police.

Vice-president of the University of Chile Student Federation Camila Vallejo joined in the celebration of Women's Day in Santiago. Ends up in riots began against the palace of La Moneda, clashes between demonstrators and police.

A march organized by various social organizations and unions in support of protests in the southern Aysén region ended in unrest when a group of protesters tried to take the Alameda. Police intervened using teargas to disperse the demonstrators.

A march organized by various social organizations and unions in support of protests in the southern Aysén region ended in unrest when a group of protesters tried to take the Alameda. Police intervened using teargas to disperse the demonstrators.

A march organized by various social organizations and unions in support of protests in the southern Aysén region ended in unrest when a group of protesters tried to take the Alameda. Police intervened using teargas to disperse the demonstrators.

For more than twenty days the people of Aysen have blocked roads and highways, causing disturbances in the region to protest against the poor quality of life in this extreme region of Chile.

For more than twenty days the people of Aysen have blocked roads and highways, causing disturbances in the region to protest against the poor quality of life in this extreme region of Chile.

For more than twenty days the people of Aysen have blocked roads and highways, causing disturbances in the region to protest against the poor quality of life in this extreme region of Chile.

For more than 20 days the people of Aisen have blocked roads and highways to protest the quality of life in this sparsely populated region of Chile, causing chaos in the region. Images from 25 February 2012 to 2 March 2012.

For more than 20 days the people of Aisen have blocked roads and highways to protest the quality of life in this sparsely populated region of Chile, causing chaos in the region. Images from 25 February 2012 to 2 March 2012.

For more than 20 days the people of Aisen have blocked roads and highways to protest the quality of life in this sparsely populated region of Chile, causing chaos in the region. Images from 25 February 2012 to 2 March 2012.

A group of masked protesters took place in violent riots outside the University of Santiago de Chile in the Central Station district following a student demonstration and were dispersed by riot police using water cannon. Chile. 13th January 2012

A group of masked protesters took place in violent riots outside the University of Santiago de Chile in the Central Station district following a student demonstration and were dispersed by riot police using water cannon. Chile. 13th January 2012

A group of masked protesters took place in violent riots outside the University of Santiago de Chile in the Central Station district following a student demonstration and were dispersed by riot police using water cannon. Chile. 13th January 2012

Eleven days after it began, the fire that's consumed 75,000 acres of Torres del Paine National Park is being containged by over 800 persons and the help of rain. Parts of the park are reopening to the public. Puerto Natales, Chile. 4th January 2012