Chile

  • Jul 15, 2011
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Chile protests continue despite schools fund offer

Some 15,000 people took part in an unauthorised demonstration in Santiago yesterday, calling for...

Chile
  • Jul 12, 2011
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Codelco strike reflects privatisation fear in Chile

A 24-hour strike at state copper company Codelco yesterday generated estimated losses of over 40...

Chile
  • Jul 8, 2011
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Pinera popularity continues to slump in Chile

Pinera's approval rating has reached a new low, according to a survey by Adimark taken June 6-30...

Chile
  • Jul 6, 2011
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Pinera promises new education fund in Chile

Pinera yesterday announced plans to create a 4 billion dollar education fund, in response to...

Chile
  • Jul 6, 2011
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Growth does not spell happiness in Latin America

A survey of happiness rates in six South American countries -- Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,...

Latin America
  • Jul 4, 2011
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Protests point to democratic dissatisfaction in Chile

A 'national protest' attracted some 120,000 demonstrators in Santiago on June 30. A wave of...

Chile
  • Jun 21, 2011
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HidroAysen approval will be protracted in Chile

A court yesterday ordered the suspension of the HidroAysen dam project, which would have involved...

Chile
  • Jun 9, 2011
  • 11 min read

Prospects for Latin America in the third quarter

Growth will slow to a more sustainable level in much of the region, though commodity dependence...

Latin America