Chile Government Bans Authorized 18-O Marches; Governor Warns of Prosecution for Vandalism

Chile's government has ruled out authorizing marches for the seventh anniversary of the 2019 Social Outburst on October 18, and Santiago Governor Claudio Orrego warned of legal pursuit for those damaging public infrastructure. This marks the first time the commemoration occurs under the current administration's stricter stance, signaling a potential escalation in tensions between authorities and protest groups.