The Foreign Policy Casualties of Chile’s Crisis ‘Management’
As the social uprising gathered steam, political elites alleged foreign interference. To bolster the claim, a Big Data report emerged out of nowhere, but only...
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Opposition Against Bill That Seeks Reducation in Work Hours
SANTIAGO – Since March 2019, a bill to reduce work hours from 45 to 40 per week has been pending. But it faces opposition. The...
The Fall Of Roberto Ampuero As Foreign Affairs Minister
SANTIAGO – President Piñera reshuffled his cabinet on Thursday. While some ministers just have to move desks, four others were given the boot. In the latter...
Frente Amplio meets Piñera: a “disappointing” meeting
SANTIAGO – El Frente Amplio called its meeting with President Piñera “disappointing.” The meeting was one of several the president had with opposition parties in...
President Piñera, caught between the two rights
SANTIAGO – The questioning of figures within President Sebastián Piñera’s coalition is a sign of the complicated position in which the current administration finds itself:...
Identity checks for 14-year-old: controversy over control law in Chile
SANTIAGO – Headed to the Senate is a bill to change the identity control law’s minimum age from 18 to 14. If the bill passes,...
Carabineros serving during Beagle crisis receive La Moneda honors
SANTIAGO – President Sebastián Piñera honored 12 Carabineros (local police) for their service during the Beagle crisis in 1978, when Argentina was about to invade...
Piñera, Merkel talk free trade, Colonia Dignidad
As part of his Europe trip, President Sebastián Piñera met today with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. They discussed not only economic matters, but also a...
Will Bolivia finally get its sea back?
Published by Chile Today THE HAGUE – A final solution for the long-lasting dispute between Chile and Bolivia is expected soon. During the last meeting...