Demonstrations in Plaza Italia target La Moneda and affect the operation of the Metro | National

During the afternoon of this Monday there was a manifestation in Santiago Centro.

It is a protest that originated in Plaza Italia, but then the protesters moved in the direction of La Moneda. As a result of the incidents, the operation of the Metro was affected.

This is an important group of people who gathered around the Baquedano SquareHowever, now they are moving towards the west of the capital.

Public Order Control personnel from the Carabineros de Chile settled at the intersection of Alameda with Paseo Ahumada created a barrier and have clashed with protesters on several occasions.

This would take place within the framework of a call through social networks before the investigation carried out by the South Prosecutor’s Office for the death of a young man in a cell of the 51st Police Station of Pedro Aguirre Cerda.

Demonstrations in the Metropolitan region

According to sources from La Radio, there are also demonstrations in the communes of High Bridge, on the outskirts of the Protectora de la Infancia metro, and in Pedro Aguirre Cerda outside the 51st PAC Police Station where blunt objects would be thrown.

Because of this, Santiago Metro reported that the Baquedano and U. de Chile stations are closed.

Also, detours in the Alameda-Avenida Providencia axis for public transport as well as for private cars.

Detours:

– Providencia Avenue to the west by Salvador Avenue to the South
– Alameda east through Manuel Rodríguez and Diagonal Paraguay
– Vicuña Mackenna to the north by Avenida Rancagua and / or Bilbao to the east
– Alameda east by Avenida España

At this time, they register incendiary barricades arranged on the Alameda road with Avenida Vicuña Mackenna, which obstructs traffic.