(CNN) Chilean President Sebastian Piñera has asked all of his ministers to resign so he may reshuffle his Cabinet.

Piñera made the announcement in a televised address Saturday, saying that a new cabinet is needed to move forward after days of protests roiled the country.

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera

Piñera also proposed lifting on Sunday the state of emergency he declared October 18 "if the circumstances permit."

The military said in a statement that it is lifting the nighttime curfew that was in effect in the capital for seven straight nights in the Santiago metropolitan region.

The military also said the capital is returning to normal functioning.

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