Protests force Chile's president to cancel major international events

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An anti-government protester sprays a fire extinguisher in Santiago, Chile Source: AAP

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Weeks of protests in Chile have forced President Sebastian Piñera to withdraw from hosting APEC and COP-25 summits.

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