Chilean Riot Police Disperse Student Protest
Chile student protest (Photo: Steven Bodzin)
Chilean riot police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse violent protesters on the edge of an otherwise peaceful student demonstration in Santiago. Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to reporter Steven Bodzin about developments, and the reason for the protests.
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