Student protests turn violent in the wake of Rechazo victory
On Tuesday, student protesters converged on Santiago Centro primarily asking for improvements in education. Other groups then joined the march to register their discontent with...
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Government plans push against illegal metro commerce
The government aims to recover public space in metro stations, implementing a plan to tackle illegal commerce. It involves heightened police presence, supported by private...
Javiera Mena to Compose the Soundtrack of the Santiago Commute
SANTIAGO – The winners of the short story competition Santiago en 100 Palabras will soon be announced. This year the best stories will be converted...
Update: Judge Reveals Additional Evidence in Baquedano Torture Case
SANTIAGO – Judge Daniel Urrutia described finding bullet cartridges and plastic ties in the Baquedano metro station. This, after a student complained that the station...
#EvasionMasiva Update: Protests Become More Aggressive
SANTIAGO — Metro station protests continue. In fact, they have only become even more strident and aggressive despite government warnings and an increased police presence....
#EvasionMasiva Update: Government Begins Crackdown
SANTIAGO — Metro protests continue this week, with no signs of slowing. The government takes a serious stance against the protests and is committed to...
#EvasionMasiva: Student Protests Shutdown Metro Stations
SANTIAGO — Student protests over higher Metro fares caused five stations to close. Students stormed the stations and jumped over turnstiles, avoiding paying for their...
New Santiago Metro Plan Faces Backlash
SANTIAGO – A planned station entrance for Santiago Metro’s new Line 7 is facing opposition. The entrance is slated for Parque Forestal and many are...
Should We Take “Eco-terrorists” Seriously?
SANTIAGO – A package with an explosive device was delivered to the house of Louis de Grange, a chairman of the Metro de Santiago-board last...
Bidding for Santiago’s metro line 7 starts
SANTIAGO – Metro de Santiago has launched the construction process of line 7. The company’s Division of Expansion Projects is in charge of the bidding...