Chile's military police used water cannons to disperse a student protest. Hundreds of students demonstrated against the government's proposals to limit access to free higher education, reports Todayinfo.
The government's proposal includes cutting a state scholarship program and increasing student loans. These measures are part of broader austerity policies.
During the protest, police used water cannons and detained several students. The situation at the scene remains tense.
The incident occurred on April 29, 2026. Protests against education reform in Chile have been ongoing for several weeks.
