SANTIAGO, Nov 20 (Reuters) - For many Chileans, Plaza Baquedano, a broad rotary in central Santiago that for decades served as a center of social protest, has become a powerful symbol of hope.

A bus burned near the Plaza Baquedano in Santiago, Chile, also known as the Plaza Italia, on October 18 as mass protests turned violent.The large-scale protests, sparked by concerns over the cost of ...

They amassed in Santiago’s Plaza Baquedano, which was ground zero for the 2019 uprising. Like in the past, they were met with tear gas and water cannons from the military police.

A t the centre of Chile’s capital, Santiago, lies Plaza Baquedano, named after a now-discredited general whose statue was recently removed. Since October 2019 it has been widely known as ‘Plaza ...

A state of emergency was declared on October 18.This video shows people rallying in Santiago’s Plaza Baquedano on the fifth day of protests. Credit: Daniel Espinoza via Storyful. At least 16 people ...

On Saturday, as tanks watched over its landmark Plaza Baquedano, protests spread to a dozen other cities. In the capital, at least five subway stations and buses were set ablaze, ...

It started with unhappiness over a simple subway fare increase. Four days later, with the death toll at 15, Chileans have made clear that they’re angry about a lot more than that.

Andres Cohen bought his first cafe on Plaza Baquedano 18 years ago. The square in Santiago's city centre has traditionally been the focal point for important events - football wins, political ...

During the “Estallido Social,” massive protests against social injustice that shook the South American country starting in 2019, the name of the Plaza Baquedano, a historical gathering spot in ...

Government announces schedule of works for the remodeling of Plaza Baquedano with an investment of $26 billion . Bnamericas Published: Thursday, September 26, 2024 .

Andres Cohen bought his first cafe on Plaza Baquedano 18 years ago. The square in Santiago's city centre has traditionally been the focal point for important events - football wins, political ...