Police in Chile detain more than 50 protesters at Labor Day rally

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Police in the Chilean capital Santiago detained more than 50 protesters on Friday, saying they had violated rules intended to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Protesters gathered on the Labor Day holiday in Santiago's central square, many shouting and displaying signs that railed against abuse of workers and a sharp rise in layoffs in the South American nation. Calls to protest on social media warned those who attended the rally to "use gloves, masks and alcohol gel," but police said demonstrators had failed to adhere to a nationwide rule against gatherings of more than 50 people

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