Chileans who lost eyes in protests demonstrate in capital

Some of the dozens of demonstrators had bandages on their faces and told angry tales of being hit by face-level fire that they felt was intentional. ``In Chile, asking for dignity costs you an eye,'' one sign proclaimed.

Anti-government protesters shield themselves from the jet spray of a police water cannon during clashes in Santiago, Chile, Thursday, November 28, 2019. It’s been weeks since the most potent civil unrest in Chile’s recent history broke out. Most of the demonstrators are peaceful but a much smaller group of masked protesters has used street violence, wreaking havoc in many cities. (Photo: AP)

Protesters rallied in front of Chile’s presidential palace Thursday to support people who have lost eyes to police shotgun pellets and tear gas canisters during mass demonstrations that have wracked the country.