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Chile police blast water cannons at student protesters

Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: Chile police used water cannons to crack down on student protesters over proposals to limit free higher education.
WHO: Chile’s police
WHAT: Police used water cannons against student protesters
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 7:57 PM ET
WHERE: Chile
WHY: Protesters were opposing the government’s proposals to limit free higher education.
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