Why Boric and Sichel won
The primaries produced some surprises. Not just related to participation but also to the candidates. This is the continuity of social change dynamics that gathered...
Author : Germán Silva Cuadra
Unprecedented: An indigenous woman heading the creation of Chile’s Constitution
Writing Chile’s new Constitution is a watershed moment. The Constitutional Convention elected an indigenous woman as its president and is overall more diverse than the...
Will Chile choose between a Christian Democrat and a Communist?
The right is celebrating the victory of Christian Democrat Claudio Orrego in the governors’ runoff. But the loud celebration only serves to drown out the...
At Long Last, President Piñera Has Established a Legacy
With his presidency in shambles, Sebastián Piñera reached for the last straw. During his last address to the nation in Congress, he announced the fast-tracking...
The Weekend that Upended Chilean Politics
Last weekend a watershed election took place. Despite low turnout, those who voted opted for profound change. The result is a deathblow to the political...
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?...
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...