Chile extends state of emergency

SANTIAGO, Chile - Chile on Sunday extended a state of emergency to regions swept by violent protests, which caused at least three deaths and 716 arrests, authorities said.

The protests, sparked by rises in public transit fares, began in the capital and spread to other regions across the country. The state of emergency is in effect in the capital and the regions of Coquimbo, Valparaiso and Metropolitana.

President Sebastian Pinera on Friday made the declaration in Santiago as protesters set metro stations on fire.