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Spotlight on Frente Amplio’s division – feminist wave hits the revolutionary movement

Boris van der Spek6 July, 201813 May, 2019

by Boris van der Spek6 July, 201813 May, 2019

SANTIAGO- Frente Amplio infighting continues. After Movimiento Autonomista member Alfonso Mohor was suspended on harassment charges, a dispute with Revolución Democrática erupted and deepens divisions...

POLITICS

President of the National Health Confederation accused of embezzlement

Boris van der Spek19 June, 201813 May, 2019

by Boris van der Spek19 June, 201813 May, 2019

VIÑA DEL MAR – Former regional president of the National Health Confederation Fernando Kursan is accused of misappropriation. The current president of CONFUSAM Viña del...

POLITICS

Ex-President Bachelet shortlisted for UN Human Rights commission

Boris van der Spek17 June, 201813 May, 2019

by Boris van der Spek17 June, 201813 May, 2019

NEW YORK – Former President Michelle Bachelet becomes the first Chilean to be considered as UN High Commissioner of Human Rights. The organization has decided...

POLITICS

Changes in adoption laws should offer children in Chile a safer home

Boris van der Spek4 June, 2018

by Boris van der Spek4 June, 2018

SANTIAGO – The Chilean government presents new changes to the country’s adoption laws, aiming to speed up the process in order to guarantee the health...

POLITICS

Chilean deputies request investigation of former Presidents Bachelet and Frei

Boris van der Spek4 June, 201813 May, 2019

by Boris van der Spek4 June, 201813 May, 2019

SANTIAGO – Parliamentarians demand investigation of Chilean politicians for their presumed relation with the OAS money laundering case. Representatives of governing coalition Chile Vamos want...

POLITICS SCIENCE

Ministry Of Science and Technology: a new success for Chile

Boris van der Spek30 May, 201819 June, 2019

by Boris van der Spek30 May, 201819 June, 2019

SANTIAGO – A new ministry is about to emerge in Chile, as the Congress approved the creation of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation....

POLITICS

President Piñera speeds up new ambassador’s appointment

Boris van der Spek20 May, 201813 May, 2019

by Boris van der Spek20 May, 201813 May, 2019

SANTIAGO- President Sebastian Piñera has started moving faster on choosing ambassadors. Recently, the head of state has appointed representatives to several countries. Piñera’s naming of...

POLITICS TEATINOS ONE/EIGHTY

Who’s Boss of Chile’s Foreign Relations?

Christian Scheinpflug14 May, 201820 July, 2019

by Christian Scheinpflug14 May, 201820 July, 2019

By Christian Scheinpflug This post appeared elsewhere in a slightly different version on April 7, 2017. In March, the High-level Dialogue on Integration Initiatives in...

POLITICS

Sexual crimes against children won’t lapse anymore in Chile

Boris van der Spek2 May, 201813 May, 2019

by Boris van der Spek2 May, 201813 May, 2019

SANTIAGO – President Piñera announced that the Chilean government will introduce a law that prevents sexual abuse of children lapses. As a matter of urgency...

POLITICS

New labor law to give disabled people a chance to make a real living

Boris van der Spek19 April, 201820 July, 2019

by Boris van der Spek19 April, 201820 July, 2019

SANTIAGO – A new law obliges enterprises in Chile to hire physically or mentally impaired people. Increasing the possibilities for those affected to get work,...

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Spotlight on Frente Amplio’s division – feminist wave hits the revolutionary movement

President of the National Health Confederation accused of embezzlement

Ex-President Bachelet shortlisted for UN Human Rights commission

Changes in adoption laws should offer children in Chile a safer home

Chilean deputies request investigation of former Presidents Bachelet and Frei

Ministry Of Science and Technology: a new success for Chile

President Piñera speeds up new ambassador’s appointment

Who’s Boss of Chile’s Foreign Relations?

Sexual crimes against children won’t lapse anymore in Chile

New labor law to give disabled people a chance to make a real living

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