Chile declared a state of emergency in Santiago and northern and southern cities due to escalating violence, killing at least 7 people.

"We are facing escalating organized violence to cause serious damage to the country and the lives of every citizen," Chilean Interior Minister Andres Chadwick said at a press conference in Santiago this evening. 10, referring to the escalating and destructive violence taking place in the country, two weeks after student and student protests to protest the government's increase in public transport fares.

A state of emergency imposed in Santiago on October 19 will be extended to cities including Antofagasta, Valparaiso, Valdivia, Chillan, Talca, Temuco and Punta Arenas, according to Chadwick.

Violence broke out in Santiago and many other Chilean cities, killing at least 7 people so far.

Speaking at the press conference, Minister Chadwick statistics about 70 "serious violence" incidents on October 20, including up to 40 cases of supermarket and store robberies, many cases of demonstrators burning buses and breaking down. Destroy subway stations and clash with riot police. Demonstrations also caused traffic chaos at Santiago International Airport, causing many flights to be delayed.

Protesters on the same day set fire to a garment factory near Santiago, killing at least five people and security forces forced to use tear gas and water cannons to suppress.

According to Chadwick, the military and police will be increased to 10,500 in Santiago to ensure security when needed. As of October 20, 1,462 people were arrested, including 614 in Santiago. Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on October 20 authorized the military to restore order in Santiago and issue a curfew at night in the capital, to prevent violent protests.