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Leaders of the Chilean Student Movement

The presidents of Chilean student federations, Camila Vallejo, Gabriel Boric and Noam Titelmann. Photos taken from 14th April - 16th May 2012.

by David von Blohn in Chile on 16/05/2012

Politics

After much violence, the Chilean student march ends - Santiago

A new march organized by schools and college students ended with hooded rioters clashing with riot police near Mapocho Station. The students are...

by Mario_Tellez Tellez in Chile on 16/05/2012

Politics

Students take to the streets of the chilean capital - Santiago de Chil

Approximately 100,000 chilean students march in Santiago to demand a profound reform of the education system. Camila Vallejo and other prominent...

by David von Blohn in Chile on 16/05/2012

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16/05/2012 - After much violence, the Chilean student march ends - Santiago - Chile - A new march organized by schools and...
16/05/2012 - After much violence, the Chilean student march ends - Santiago - Chile - A new march organized by schools and...
16/05/2012 - Students take to the streets of the chilean capital - Santiago de Chil - Chile - Approximately 100,000 chilean students...
16/05/2012 - Students take to the streets of the chilean capital - Santiago de Chil - Chile - Approximately 100,000 chilean students...
01/05/2012 - Workers march in solidarity on May Day - Chile - In a show of solidarity 5000 workers...
01/05/2012 - May day march turns violent in Santiago Chile - Chile - The Confederation of Workers(CUT),...
01/05/2012 - May day march turns violent in Santiago Chile - Chile - The Confederation of Workers(CUT),...
01/05/2012 - May Day march in Valparaíso - Chile - Workers associated with the CUT and...
25/04/2012 - Chilean students are back in the streets for public and free education - Chile - Approximately 80,000 students marched...
25/04/2012 - Chilean students are back in the streets for public and free education - Chile - Approximately 80,000 students marched...

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Leaders of the Chilean Student Movement

Politics

Leaders of the Chilean Student Movement

The presidents of Chilean student federations, Camila Vallejo, Gabriel Boric and Noam Titelmann. Photos taken from 14th April - 16th May 2012.
by David von Blohn, on 16th of May 2012
Students take to the streets of the chilean capital - Santiago de Chil

Politics

Students take to the streets of the chilean capital - S...

Approximately 100,000 chilean students march in Santiago to demand a profound reform of the education system. Camila Vallejo and other prominent youth leaders were present.
by David von Blohn, on 16th of May 2012
After much violence, the Chilean student march ends - Santiago

Politics

After much violence, the Chilean student march ends - S...

A new march organized by schools and college students ended with hooded rioters clashing with riot police near Mapocho Station. The students are protesting for more government supported...
by Mario_Tellez Tellez, on 16th of May 2012
Global march in favor of legalizing marijuana

Politics

Global march in favor of legalizing marijuana

For the twelfth consecutive year the world comes together to march for the release of a plant that has been hijacked for political power and organized crime. The global marijuana day wa...
by ALBERTO MILLARES, on 5th of May 2012
May Day march in Valparaíso

Politics

May Day march in Valparaíso

Workers associated with the CUT and other trades union bodies took part in the annual commemoration of International Labour day march and rally.
by Antonio Salinas Layana, on 1st of May 2012
Workers march in solidarity on May Day

Politics

Workers march in solidarity on May Day

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.
by Intercosmos Mario Ernesto, on 1st of May 2012
May day march turns violent in Santiago Chile

Politics

May day march turns violent in Santiago Chile

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 demons...
by Mario_Tellez Tellez, on 1st of May 2012
Thousands of Students attend CONFECH march - Santiago

Politics

Thousands of Students attend CONFECH march - Santiago

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 Chi...
by Mario_Tellez Tellez, on 25th of April 2012
Chilean students are back in the streets for public and free education

Politics

Chilean students are back in the streets for public and...

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.
by David von Blohn, on 25th of April 2012
Demonstration against hydroelectric dam project

Society

Demonstration against hydroelectric dam project

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...
by cristobal Olivares, on 11th of April 2012
Artist Fernando Casasempere fills courtyard at Somerset House

Arts & Entertainment

Artist Fernando Casasempere fills courtyard at Somerset...

The Somerset House courtyard is currently filled with 10,000 ceramic daffodils, an exhibition by London based Chilean artist Fernando Casasempere signalling the end of Winter, and the b...
by David Mbiyu, on 6th of April 2012
Spacescapes of the Bolivian Altiplano - Uyuni

Our World

Spacescapes of the Bolivian Altiplano - Uyuni

Otherworldly scenes greet visitors to the Altiplano near Uyuni, Bolivia. Photos taken in 2007.
by Peter Haden, on 31st of October 2007
Funeral and protest held for murdered gay youth in Chile - Santiago

Society

Funeral and protest held for murdered gay youth in Chil...

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.
by Israel Chavez, on 30th of March 2012
Leo the Huaso lives the cowboy life in the Chilean Andes

Our World

Leo the Huaso lives the cowboy life in the Chilean Ande...

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.
by Peter Haden, on 8th of September 2007
Students and police clash at the University of Santiago

Society

Students and police clash at the University of Santiago

Clashes between police and masked youth in the facade of the University of Santiago occur at the beginning of the protest planned for the day.
by Pablo Vera Lisperguer, on 29th of March 2012
FIH Road to London Olympic Hockey Tournament Review - Dublin

Sports

FIH Road to London Olympic Hockey Tournament Review - D...

The FIH Road to London Olympic Games Hockey Tournament has been a great success. An action packed final between Ireland and Korea, ended with a dramatic finish in favour of the Koreans,...
by Brendan Donnelly, on 19th of March 2012
Saint Patrick's Day spirit at Olympic Hockey Qualifiers - Dublin

Society

Saint Patrick's Day spirit at Olympic Hockey Qualifiers...

Spectators at the Olympic Games Hockey Qualifiers in Dublin get into the Saint Patrick's Day spirit by dressing up in green and wearing Leprechaun hats.
by Brendan Donnelly, on 17th of March 2012
Chile win 4-2 against Ukraine in Olympic Hockey Qualifier - Dublin

Sports

Chile win 4-2 against Ukraine in Olympic Hockey Qualifi...

Ukraine and Chile faced off in the Olympic Games Hockey Qualifiers in Belfield, Dublin on Saint Patrick's Day. The match finished 4-2 in favour of Chile.
by Brendan Donnelly, on 17th of March 2012
Training day with the Mexican Army

Politics

Training day with the Mexican Army

The Mexican Army opens the doors of the Military Camp No. 1 in Mexico City to citizens and media, allowing observers to see part of the training required of youth who aspire to join the...
by Enrique Perez Huerta, on 17th of March 2012
Ireland cruise past Chile in Olympic Hockey Qualifiers - Dublin

Sports

Ireland cruise past Chile in Olympic Hockey Qualifiers ...

Ireland ran out comfortable 3-0 winners against Chile in the Olympic Hockey Qualifiers in Dublin. The win keeps Ireland in contention with Malaysia and Korea to claim the qualification ...
by Brendan Donnelly, on 15th of March 2012

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