Banks destroyed. Subway stations burned. Supermarkets looted and set afire, and pharmacies destroyed.

Chile, traditionally seen as one of Latin America’s most prosperous and stable nations, is in a state of turmoil.

It began on Friday with a fare increase of 4 cents for a subway ride in Santiago, the capital. Within days, violent protests were taking place around the country.

Even after the government backed down on the fare increase, the protests raged on. On Tuesday, protest marches filled the streets of Santiago. Schools remained shut. And many Chileans lined up to stockpile food.