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Student Protests Escalate in Chile, Quebec

HeadlineApr 27, 2012

Massive student protests against education cuts and tuition hikes are continuing in Chile, as well as in the Canadian province of Quebec. On Wednesday, an estimated 50,000 students marched in the Chilean capital of Santiago. Meanwhile, in Montreal, at least 85 people were arrested after protests erupted over the breakdown of talks with the provincial government. The Quebec student strike is in its 10th week.

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