Protesters in Chile are rejecting a package of reforms from President Sebastián Piñera meant to appease days of violent unrest, criticising the plans as just a “plaster” to cover deep social and economic wounds.

Mr Piñera announced a raft of measures to try to quell widespread protests over inequality that have left at least 18 dead, including a child, since Friday.

But demonstrations are expected to continue in the following days, as many Chileans say the package is too modest.

Others remain furious at the military presence and repression of protesters, a worrying reminder of the country’s military dictatorship which ended in 1990.

Figures from the National Human Rights Institute show five people have been killed at the hands of armed forces, while more than 200 have been wounded.

“People will not stop protesting; he didn’t offer any explanation of the human rights abuses committed against protesters,” Camilo, a 30-year-old activist and former government ministry worker in Santiago, told The Telegraph.