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Chilean student movement

The Chilean student movement is a social effort by students advocating for better education quality, increased funding, and reforms to address inequality in the country's education system. Historically driven by concerns over private tuition costs and access disparities, the movement gained prominence in the 2000s and 2010s through protests, strikes, and demonstrations. It aims to influence government policies, promote educational equity, and ensure that education is a right accessible to all, not just a privilege for the wealthy. This movement reflects broader socio-economic issues and a desire for systemic change within Chile’s society.