At least 20 dead in Chile civil unrest

[Eldorado]

"Chile's president on Thursday announced measures to increase security and toughen sanctions for vandalism following three weeks of protests that have left at least 20 dead.

"President Sebastián Piñera said the measures that he'll send to Congress include bills against looting and the destruction of property with bigger penalties for hooded vandals who try to mask their identities. He said some will seek the re-enforcement of aerial surveillance and police intelligence to fight crime."

Full report at Yahoo News: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/chile-president-plans-tougher-security-182919871.html?

And at Reuters: https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-chile-protests/chiles-pinera-to-crack-down-on-vandals-looters-amid-unrest-idUKKBN1XH2DO

[Gwynbleidd]

8 hours ago, Eldorado said:

"President Sebastián Piñera said the measures that he'll send to Congress include bills against looting and the destruction of property with bigger penalties for hooded vandals who try to mask their identities.

Hmm.  Sounds like another group I've heard of.....