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Chile's Social Explosion: Protests and Reform

This chapter explores the protests in Chile ignited by a minor subway fare increase, revealing deep-rooted societal discontent over decades of inequality. It examines the escalation of peaceful demonstrations into violent confrontations, the subsequent military intervention, and the resulting movement towards constitutional reform, culminating in a significant referendum for a new constitution.

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