Chileans Abroad and the Upcoming Referendum
With the referendum to vote on a new constitution at the forefront of the minds of many Chileans, Chile Today talked to Chileans living abroad...
Author : Ana Truesdale
Government Criticizes Amnesty International Report
SANTIAGO — Amnesty International released a report this week stating that those in charge employed policies that were more violent than necessary to deter protesters....
Part III: The Chicago Boys — Chile’s Economy and the Uprising
The final part of Chile Today’s Chicago Boys series illuminates the ongoing effects of Pinochet’s economic policies. Chile has been called Latin America’s “success story”...
Part II: The Chicago Boys – The Implementation of Neoliberalism
In this second part of Chile Today’s Chicago Boys series the way this group shaped the economy during the military dictatorship comes to light. How...
Part I: The Chicago Boys — How They Became Influential
Chile is still experiencing an enormous social uprising. One of the biggest topics that have emerged in its wake is social inequality. Chile Today takes...
Update: President Piñera Makes Eight Cabinet Changes
SANTIAGO — Following the President’s call for ministers to resign, President Piñera announced eight changes in his cabinet. The major change was the replacement of...
Readers Respond to What Needs to Change in Chile
SANTIAGO – A social movement has spread across Chile the past week, demanding serious change from the government. How can the country be improved? What...
OAS Blames Chile Protests on Maduro and Cuba
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Organization of American States has accused Venezuela’s President Maduro and the Cuban government of fueling protests in Chile. According to the...
Pressure Mounts Over Alleged Human Rights Violations in Chile
SANTIAGO — As Chile experiences a social crisis, with the military in the streets and curfews, thousands have been arrested and hundreds injured. Interior Minister...
The Proposals From President Piñera to Meet Public Demands
SANTIAGO — President Piñera spoke to the country last night (Oct. 22) in order to address the recent protests. He said that he has heard...