'They sold the water, they sold the electricity, now they want to sell health' cries a demonstrator in the Chilean capital Santiago on Thursday.<br/> <br />Thousands heeded the call to strike from unions and student groups.<br/> <br />They're demanding workplace reforms to tax and minimum wage laws in order to reduce inequality.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) CHILEAN PARKS WORKER, HECTOR VEGA, SAYING:<br/> <br />"Everything is business in Chile, and we want that to stop so that the country is fair for all."<br/> <br />Most demonstrations remained peaceful but as the day wore on, barricades were built and fires lit in various parts of the city.<br/> <br />Police responded with water cannon and tear gas.<br/> <br />At this school, demonstrators hurled fire extinguishers and rocks at police.<br/> <br />Tensions remained high into the night and several protesters were detained.
