The initially peaceful mass gathering turned violent in Plaza Italia, and the demonstrators set the church of La Asunción on fire, damaging the building, dome, and bell tower.

The church was attacked by hooded protesters marking the beginning of the social outbreak on Oct 18, 2019. Firefighters and rescuers attempted to bring the fire in the church under control.”Let it fall, let it fall,” shouted some hooded men, while the dome of the church, known as the “parish of the artists,” was consumed in the fire.

Earlier, the church of San Francisco de Borja, operated by military police, was looted and burned, but the fire brigade managed to bring it under control. Church leaders condemned the attacks and sought an end to the violence. 

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