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This Happened — October 5: Chilean Referendum

This Happened — October 5: Chilean Referendum

The referendum in Chile took place on this day in 1988, when citizens voted against extending General Augusto Pinochet’s regime. Who was General Augosto Pinochet, and what was his regime like? General Augusto Pinochet was a military officer who came to power in Chile through a coup in 1973, overthrowing the democratically elected government of […]

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Why Empanada Dog Is The Perfect Metaphor For Chile

An empanada thief? A national hero!
An empanada thief? A national hero! Phillipe Sapiains

Chile, not chili! A national deconstructing of that viral video of the hungry Latin American canine stealing the internet’s heart.

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Michelle Bachelet And The Two Truths Of Chile

Michelle Bachelet, on her way to a second term
Michelle Bachelet, on her way to a second term Alex Proimos/Worldcrunch

If the once popular Socialist become President a second time, as polls predict, Chile may be in for some major changes. What will it mean for the so-called ‘Chilean Model’?

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