Chile calls off friendly against Bolivia due to protests

Posted November 05, 2019 6:00 am

The Associated Press

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - Chile's soccer federation has called off the national's team's friendly against Bolivia because of protests in both South American nations.

The game was set to be played Friday but federation head SebastiÃƒ¡n Moreno said Tuesday it has been suspended. However, the game against Peru in Lima four days later is still set to go ahead.

Chile has been in political turmoil for almost 20 days since demonstrations began last month after the government announced a hike in subway fares. The protests have expanded to include demands over education, health services and economic inequality.

They have forced the cancellation of two major international summits, and at least 20 people have died in violent clashes, looting and arson.

Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda said he will use players of foreign clubs in the friendly against Peru so that those from the domestic league are available for the rest of the competition.

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An anti-government protester throws a stone at the police during in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Thousands of Chileans took to the streets again Monday to demand better social services, some clashing with police, as protesters demanded an end to economic inequality even as the government announced that weeks of demonstrations are hurting the country's economic growth. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix) The Associated Press

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