Chile

The approval ratings of the government have continously dropped, in tandem with the progress of its reformist agenda

The electoral system dating from the Pinochet years has favoured large blocs and crippled small parties and independents

The modest recovery expected for the Chilean economy in 2015 may accelerate thanks to the slump in oil prices

The Chilean Right suffered a serious electoral defeat in 2013 and its reputation is further deteriorating in opposition

Bolivia's soft diplomacy efforts to reinforce its strategy in its case against Chile include an appeal to the Vatican

The administration is keeping its electoral promises, adding a new labour agenda to its tax and education reforms

Solving the conflict with the country's main indigenous group has not been a priority for the Chilean government

The government is committed to capitalising struggling copper giant Codelco