SANTIAGO – Protests erupted in a lakeside resort in Panguipulli after a policeman shot and killed a street performer, prompting the government of President Sebastian Pinera to call an emergency meeting on Jan. 6.
Arsonists attacked several public buildings on Friday including the municipal headquarters. They also set burning barricades and threw rocks at the police station
Chilean police have detained the officer involved in the shooting. Officials said the protests slowed the evidence-gathering process.
Interior Minister Rodrigo Delgado condemned the arson and promised justice would be served in the shooting.(Reuters)
