Protests over food shortages break out in Chile

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Police and protesters clash amid a city wide lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Residents of the El Bosque neighborhood of Santiago, Chile and police clashed during protests Monday.

Protesters claim a lack of food and work amid a city-wide lockdown intended to curb the spread of coronavirus.

The municipality stated families in El Bosque are experiencing food shortages.

Crowds of protesters threw rocks at police.