At least 11 people have died in Chile, according to the mayor of capital city Santiago, as protests and violence in the country continued.
Mayor Karla Rubilar said eight people died Sunday, the most deadly day in a week of demonstrations over a proposed public transport ticket price increase. Many of the deaths have occurred during looting when supermarkets were set on fire. The unrest has widened to reflect anger over living costs and inequality and entered a seventh day Sunday despite President Sebastian Piñera announcing Saturday that ministers will suspend plans to raise subway fares.
"There needs to be open and sincere dialogue by all actors concerned to help resolve this situation, including a profound examination of the wide range of socio-economic issues underlying the current crisis," Bachelet added.State of emergencyOver the last week, thousands have taken to the streets of Santiago and surrounding cities, with some vandalizing metro stations and even setting an electrical company building on fire.
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