Chilean students have now been on strike for six months. Maria,our guide, suggested excessively high tuition fees at Santiago's 76 universities was the main reason.
It was Friday morning - the day before the long weekend when we set off on our half day tour of Chile's capital. We noticed police with water cannon and heavily armed vehicles and milling students - part of the 150,000 predicted for today's demonstration.
However, what really stood out in my mind was the sheer volume of graffiti. It targeted the Education buildings and the wealthier buildings in the university areas. It was for all the world to see and use.
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