SANTIAGO – In the days ahead of Friday the 5th, people called on social media for a nationwide strike and a new wave of protests to demand attention for among others imprisoned protesters and the militarization of the La Araucanía region. Only several hundreds of protesters showed up on Plaza Baquedano, dubbed Plaza Dignidad during the estallido. Chile Today´s Nelson Quiroz was present.
Nelson Quiroz is Chile Today´s photographer. He also writes about youth culture and fashion, and often contributes with photo series during marches and protests.