Scattered clashes in Chile mark third anniversary of riots

Police water cannons spray demonstrators taking part in a rally on the third anniversary of the protests and riots that rocked the country in 2019, in Santiago, Chile, October 18, 2022. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Scattered clashes around Chile between protesters and police on Tuesday marked the third anniversary of widespread protests against inequality in 2019 that left more than 30 people dead.

In the capital of Santiago, hooded protesters lit fires and threw rocks at police, including in the area surrounding Plaza Baquedano, the epicenter of the 2019 riots, while police responded with gas and water cannons.