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Latin American march for Free Eduation - Santiago de Chile

Media Summary

More than 20,000 people including workers and students marched through the streets of the capital in what was termed a March for Education in Latin America. Chile. 24th November 2011
in Politics, on the 24th of November 2011

Boys and youngs students waiting to start the march.

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Popular musicians join the clamor for free and public education.

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The protest leaders speak to the crowd.

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A woman holds up a placard.

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Human rights watchers monitor the protest.

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The police vehicle deployment.

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Students on the roof of an occupied school which is draped in a Chilean flag.

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The drums band marches during the protest.

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Protesters march with a banner which reads: 'Organize'.

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Musicians march with the protesters.

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A crowd of protesters seen during the demonstration.

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An lone man with his placard.

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Students seen during the demonstration.

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A young boy seen during the demonstration.

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The crowd seen during the demonstration.

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A musician faces the police during the demonstration.

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Police use water cannon to disperse the crowd during the demonstration.

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The police appear to attack demonstrators from both sides of the march.

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An lone young person with his flag.

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Demonstrators clash with police trucks.

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Demonstrators clash with police trucks.

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Protesters at the end of the march.

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Parents seen showing support for their children.

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An old man reminds people that former Chilean presidents compromised with the people.

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A man with a sign which reads: 'Young persons resist the hope, it does not give up itself'.

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