Definition of cacerolazo

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mass protest in favor of chilean students and against the repression and violence of the government and the police

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It means to bang pots and pans. Popular form of protest in South America since 70's.

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It means to grab a pot or pan and hitting it with a wooden or metal spoon, It's a popular way of protest, 'cause it means "look! it's empty, we have no money, we have no food"

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It was born because people didn't have enough food to put on their pot, and wanted to protest against their government that didn't do anything for their country.