Government coalition teams up with the Christian Democratic Party for local elections
Parties from the governing coalition will join lists with the Christian Democratic Party at the municipal and regional elections of 2024. Leaders of the parties...
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The power arithmetic behind Chile’s latest cabinet reshuffle
A cabinet change included significant concessions. But the government seems to have succeeded in softening the opposition, at least for now, and it consolidated a...
Chile’s government is hellbent on self-destruction
In over a year, the Gabriel Boric administration has never missed an opportunity to turn victory into defeat. One step forward is followed by two...
Government on edge after killing of police officer
The most recent murder of a police officer has put La Moneda on edge. The officer’s death added fuel to the already heated debate on...
Boric changes cabinet officials for a second time
Chile’s president reshuffled his ministerial cabinets at the presidential palace on March 10. In the end, he appointed five new ministers. Four are independents, while...
Boric commemorates Women’s Day with raft of measures
During an event commemorating International Women’s Day, Gabriel Boric announced several measures to further women’s rights. He highlighted women’s historical and contemporary struggle. Among measures...
Five ‘axes’ of Chile’s new Constitution, according to the government
Parties aligned with the Boric administration have succeeded in reaching an agreement about a new proposed Constitution. All 10 parties have signed off on the...
Committee of Ministers unanimously rejects Dominga mining project
After Chile’s Committee of Ministers unanimously rejected Andes Iron’s Dominga copper and iron mining project, the company accused it of political bias. The proposal was...
The new version of Chile’s president Gabriel Boric
Not long after taking office, Chile’s President Gabriel Boric had to grapple with a series of setbacks. But instead of letting them wear him down,...
National truckers’ strike continues amid first signs of shortages
Blocking important arteries all over the country, truck drivers are demanding more security and lower fuel prices. Not all truckers associations are participating, though. Having...