The widest strikes of Chilean students since 1972 are taking the streets of Chile's main cities by storm. After two weeks of demonstrations, state-owned high schools are under student control, and the whole country is amazed by the young protesters' incredible organization.

The high school students have put into ingenious use all the means that have been taught in computer labs in the last ten years to protest for a better education and free admittance in public transport and the fees of tests to apply for universities.

Local media is covering the strikes on their sites such as Emol.com and La Tercera (both in Spanish). But they also refer readers to students' blogs and photologs to hear student voices first hand. For example, Emol.com is compiling a list of the "alternative" press (in Spanish).

Articles in national newspapers show that the students "chat" their moves through MSN Messenger, SMS and cell phone calls. They also describe how students use digital cameras, phones and camcorders to register police attacks.

English-language news reports on the strikes can be found at Bloomberg, CNN and the Washington Post (free registration required).

Thanks to Rodrigo Guaiquil for the tip.