Amid escalating unrest, Chile pulls out of holding APEC, climate summit

Weeks of massive streets protests in Chile have forced President Sebastian Pinera to withdraw from hosting two major global meetings.

Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera has announced the country will not host two international summits due to growing civil unrest, which seen violent clashes. Source: AP

Chile has pulled out of hosting two major international summits as it struggles to restore order after more than ten days of civil unrest that have left at least 20 dead.

President Sebastian Pinera said "common sense" dictated the decision to withdraw from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and the Cop 25 climate change conference.

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