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Video. Indigenous of Chile march for rights and recognition

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Indigenous peoples in Chile marched across parts of the capital Santiago on Monday to mark The Day of the Meeting of Two Worlds.

The march included members of different Indigenous groups, including the Mapuche, the country's largest, with people peacefully marching, playing music and dancing.

At one point during the event, police attempted to disperse a group with tear gas and water cannons.

A heavy police presence was present.

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