Foreign Minister Teodoro Ribera says the government is investigating possible foreign interference that led to the escalation of recent nationwide protests. Ribera says the government is investigating an uptick in internet traffic from an Eastern European nation, which was not named. The investigation will focus on whether this constitutes direct interference in Chile's domestic affairs.
Nationwide demonstrations started in Chile in early October after an increase in subway fares. By October 18, the demonstrations had turned violent with protesters clashing with police. The protests exacerbated the difficult economic situation that the country faced.
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