Chile has pulled out of hosting two major international summits, including a UN climate change conference, as anti-government protests continue. President Sebastián Piñera said the decision had caused him pain but his government needed to prioritise re-establishing public order.<br />''<br />''The decision to call off the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) planned for November and U.N. global climate gatherings (COP25) in December is said have dealt a blow to Chile's image as a regional oasis of stability and economic development.<br />''<br />''The demonstrations were originally triggered by a now-suspended rise in the price of metro fares in the capital Santiago. However, protesters are now marching to express their discontent over a wide variety of problems ranging from inequality to the high cost of healthcare.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />''Opposition and pro-government parties in Chile generally welcomed the president's decision, they say holding the summits was unrealistic given the circumstances.</span><br />