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Education minister faces constitutional accusation

Javiera León Badaracco21 July, 2021

by Javiera León Badaracco21 July, 2021

Members of the parliamentary opposition accuse Education Minister Raúl Figueroa of negligence and endangering education workers. A constitutional accusation dealing with his performance during the...

NATIONAL OPINION

An Opposition Without a Mission

Germán Silva Cuadra1 March, 2021

by Germán Silva Cuadra1 March, 2021

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...

Constitutional Process OPINION POLITICS

The Right Turns Right as the Opposition Remains K.O.

Germán Silva Cuadra12 January, 2021

by Germán Silva Cuadra12 January, 2021

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...

NATIONAL OPINION POLITICS

It’s Not Just the Government But Also the Opposition

Germán Silva Cuadra13 December, 2020

by Germán Silva Cuadra13 December, 2020

Polling firm Criteria’s most recent monthly survey – one of the methodologically most solid – showed that President Sebastián Piñera’s November approval rating reached barely...

NATIONAL POLITICS

Frente Amplio: From Star to Disappointment

Germán Silva Cuadra28 September, 202019 October, 2020

by Germán Silva Cuadra28 September, 202019 October, 2020

The left-wing Frente Amplio or Broad Front coalition was born on January 21, 2017. Refreshing news at the time, because the coalition planned to break...

NATIONAL POLITICS

Frente Amplio Will Not Unite With Others For Primary Elections

Fernanda Gandara28 September, 202019 October, 2020

by Fernanda Gandara28 September, 202019 October, 2020

SANTIAGO — Frente Amplio, a left-wing political coalition, decided not to join forces with other parties ahead of the municipal elections. It said the decision...

NATIONAL POLITICS

Constitutional Accusation Looms Despite End Truckers Strike

Fernanda Gandara3 September, 202019 October, 2020

by Fernanda Gandara3 September, 202019 October, 2020

SANTIAGO — The truckers union announced an end to their week-long strike. The decision comes after an agreement was reached with the government. Meanwhile, opposition...

NATIONAL OPINION POLITICS

Does Chile Have a Political Opposition?

Germán Silva Cuadra30 August, 2020

by Germán Silva Cuadra30 August, 2020

Here’s the story: A government comes to power with a 54% vote in the second round. The rival coalition, the former New Majority (Nueva Mayoría),...

Coronavirus in Chile OPINION POLITICS

The Long Quarantine of the Opposition

Germán Silva Cuadra3 June, 202022 June, 2020

by Germán Silva Cuadra3 June, 202022 June, 2020

Something strange occurs in the Chilean opposition. Only rarely the world over has a ruling party hit rock bottom – with previous approval of 6%...

POLITICS

Argentine President Causes a Stir in Chilean Politics

Diego Rivera29 April, 2020

by Diego Rivera29 April, 2020

SANTIAGO – Argentinian President Alberto Fernández said that Chilean opposition parties had to put aside their differences and take back control of the country during...

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Education minister faces constitutional accusation

An Opposition Without a Mission

The Right Turns Right as the Opposition Remains K.O.

It’s Not Just the Government But Also the Opposition

Frente Amplio: From Star to Disappointment

Frente Amplio Will Not Unite With Others For Primary Elections

Constitutional Accusation Looms Despite End Truckers Strike

Does Chile Have a Political Opposition?

The Long Quarantine of the Opposition

Argentine President Causes a Stir in Chilean Politics

Is Another Truckers’ Strike Looming?

Carabineros Face Backlash Over Alleged Suicide in Police...

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Piñera’s Legacy Obsession and Plan B

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