Chile Back At Boiling Point: As Frustrations Grow, Protests Increase
It was a telling tweet a Chilean published on Wednesday night, July 22, while the iron clang of cacerolazos filled the cold winter night: “What...
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BREAKING: Senate Votes in Favor of Pension Bill
SANTIAGO – After last week’s approval in the House of Representatives, the pension bill sailed through the Senate with a total of 29 votes. Among...
Another Night of Disturbances Across Chile After Bill Approved
SANTIAGO – In various cities across the country, disturbances were reported the night after Chile’s lower house of Congress approved the withdrawal of 10 percent...
Political Crisis in Chile – When Defeat is Ideological
Some analysts and political leaders were right: the pandemic provided Chile’s government with an opportunity to regain support it lost during the social uprising. But...
Protests, Lootings and Cacerolazos in Santiago Ahead of Decisive Vote
SANTIAGO – There’s a lot at stake in the vote for the pension bill today, and this has become clear once again after a night...