Graffiti conveys anger of protest-hit Chile as violence escalates

A month of intense protests against inequality and police repression in Santiago has reportedly transformed capital of country into a hub of graffiti. According to an international media report demonstrators have been vandalizing busy ro junctions, grey and sandstone walls and subway stations. A mess on a closed gate proclaimed, ' street is ours' while or walls have jokes, political demands, rejections of injustice and inequality and claims against 'murderous' police sprayed across city. One of messs reportedly also reflect a horrifying characteristic of Chilean protests. One mess was even dressed to President Sebastian Pinera, which re, 'Resign. body wants you'.

Plaza Italia, rechristened Plaza de la Dignid have been focal point for mass mobilizations. According to international media reports parts of pavement have been ripped up and a statue of a military hero mounted on horseback has been swad in flags, scarves and paint. President Sebastian Piñera to calm month-long anti-government protests has also sent a bill to Congress to increase minimum w. bill seeks to guarantee a minimum w of about $470 a month. President signed bill earlier this month as demonstrations continued with hundreds of honking cars and trucks travelling through an underpass that caused massive traffic jams to demand a reduction in tolls. 

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month-long demonstrations

demonstrators are demanding improved social services and equality. Some groups even clashed with police in capital. demonstrators brought traffic to a halt on some ros and affected many commuters. According to reports, Finance Minister Ignacio Briones, who was heing to Congress in port city of Valparaiso stepped down from his vehicle to talk to truck drivers. He said that people are facing huge social demands and y are all aware of that. He ded that people are having a really tough time in each and every sector. protest started last month over a surge in subway fares which has escalated to a massive form demanding a bro range of changes. A maximum number of protests were peaceful but some have turned violent. Around 20 people have died in clashes. Looting and arson have resulted in cancellation of two upcoming major international summits. 

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