Why do Chileans no Longer like Being Chilean?
Chileans seem to get more critical of their society by the day. That is not too common throughout the world. Why are we like that?...
Author : Germán Silva Cuadra
The Sebastián Piñera Administration Has Ended
Just two months ago, President Sebastián Piñera made his latest effort to reconnect with the citizenry. He was key in the successful vaccine roll-out and...
The Former Health Minister Jaime Mañalich Leaves the Shadows
Former Health Minister Jaime Mañalich has returned fully recharged. Mañalich has reappeared with some observations about the current outbreak and the elections that were scheduled...
The Health Minister’s “Catastrophe” Has Arrived
Chile’s health situation has deteriorated sharply. A successful vaccination campaign could not prevent a rise in infections and deaths. That needs to have consequences for...
In the Vaccination Campaign, it’s Business Piñera vs. Political Piñera
An immensely successful vaccine roll-out could not prevent a new Covid-19 outbreak. The vaccines are good, and the campaign is also a result of the...
An Opposition Without a Mission
Chile’s opposition must surely be unique in the world. It not only couldn’t put up a fight against a historically unpopular government but is also...
Piñera’s Legacy Obsession and Plan B
President Sebastián Piñera has presented seven priorities for the rest of his government. As an apparent secondary but really central concern, he mentioned his legacy....
Ministers’ New Pastime: Abandoning the Government
According to an implicit rule, ministers must leave when they lose the president’s confidence. In a courteous manner, an adviser will call and ask the...
The Right Turns Right as the Opposition Remains K.O.
The deadline for registering the lists to compete for the 155 seats to draw up the new Constitution must have left thousands of citizens quite...
Summing Up 2020 in One Unfortunate Image
This year will remain in the collective memory of the world, and of course of Chileans. And although the political event of the year was...