Chilean President Sebastián Piñera cancels 2 major international summits and says he will focus on restoring security and moving ahead in the coming days with an attempt to satisfy popular demands for better social services and a lower cost of living.
Anti-government protesters run amid the spray of a police water cannon during demonstrations against economic inequality in Santiago, Chile, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Chilean President Sebastian Pinera cancelled two major international summits after nearly two weeks of nationwide protests that have left at least 20 dead and damaged businesses and infrastructure around the country.
It was unclear if the relative tranquility would continue Thursday, the first day in a long holiday weekend in Chile. “This has been a very difficult decision that causes us great pain,” Piñera said in a televised address. “A president always has to put the needs of his countrymen first.” “On the other hand, the desire to hold the meeting wasn’t realistic,” he said. “We have to focus on domestic affairs.”“The political situation right now in Chile isn’t right for talking productively about climate change,” said Micha Vergara, a 20-year-old art student.
White House spokesman Hogan Gidley said U.S. officials were “awaiting potential information regarding another location,” but it was unclear if any had been proposed. Gidley added that Trump wanted to sign the deal with China “within the same time frame,” hinting that a separate event could occur outside a summit.
“I’ve been making my way through the North American continent towards Santiago, but as #COP25 will be moved I will now wait until I have more information,” tweeted teen climate activist Greta Thunberg.
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