Ricardo Lagos approves?
Former president Ricardo Lagos was unclear if he favors a new Constitution in the upcoming plebiscite. The Rechazo (reject) campaign was thrilled, as its leaders...
Author : Germán Silva Cuadra
The Bachelet factor
The reappearance of former president Michelle Bachelet caused a bit of a stir. She unequivocally declared support for the new constitutional proposal. The polls, too,...
The time has come to get informed about the Constitution
Chile’s constitutional convention finished work. Its proposal for a new Constitution was just published. But will it convince enough citizens? The constitutional process is over....
Apruebo resurgent
Polls have detected an increasing preference for the apruebo (approve) option in the constitutional exit plebiscite in September. The Constitutional Convention drafting the proposal seems...
Bachelet to the rescue?
Chile’s much-maligned center-left looms large over the current government. Developments suggest former president Michelle Bachelet is pulling some strings. Meanwhile, the right is getting the...
The Chilean right’s plebiscite conundrum
Complicated months lie ahead. Polls suggest the new Constitution could be rejected in the September plebiscite. Right-wing leaders campaigning against the text are aware they...
Saving the Constitutional Convention
Pressure has grown on the Constitutional Convention. Polls suggest a slight majority would reject the new Constitution in the plebiscite in September. But the Convention...
New political cycle, new political style
Defining a unique and fresh leadership style, Gabriel Boric has taken the reins of power. His inauguration was flawless, he radiated renewal and hope. But...
Volodymyr Zelensky’s best performance
Pursuing a previous career as comedian, Ukraine’s president could capitalize on a fictional character he played. And when Russia invaded, Volodimir Zelensky deftly deployed his...
Bestia is the Oscar candidate to remember Chile’s horror
Another Chilean short film was nominated for the Oscars. Bestia is about an especially depraved agent of the Pinochet dictatorship. Whether it wins the Oscar...