Event Brief
Kast Uses Water Cannons Against Students in Santiago
Filed: Mar 27, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET
Summary: Thousands of students faced water cannons and tear gas in Santiago as diesel prices surged 60% and disapproval ratings reached 49%.
WHO: Sebastián Kast
WHAT: deployed water cannons and tear gas against students
WHEN: Mar 27, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
WHERE: Santiago
WHY: to control protests amid rising diesel prices and disapproval ratings
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