Hundreds of Chileans protest Obama visit

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About 500 people gathered in Santiago to voice their opposition to visit of Barack Obama.

22 March,2011 07:34 pm

Protesters shouted down with capitalism and held signs against imperialism. One group of demonstrators burned the US flag.Obama visited Chile as part of a Latin American tour that also includes Brazil and El Salvador. He met with Chilean President Sebastian Pinera and delivered a speech about Latin Americas growing international influence.The march ended up being dispersed by Chilean police. Local media reported that 15 people were arrested.