Sebastian Pinera

• Chilean president impeached over Pandora Papers accusations

  The accusation stems from the publication of the so-called Pandora Papers, which revealed offshore financial dealings of prominent figures around the world.

  World

  Nov 9, 2021
  
• Chile’s Pinera says security force abuses during protests will not go unpunished

  Protests have rocked Santiago for a month in the biggest crisis to hit the South American nation since its return to democracy in 1990.

  World

  Nov 17, 2019
  
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• Chileans march on as government says protests are crimping economic growth

  The demonstrations began last month after the government announced a hike in subway fares and transformed into a leaderless national movement with broader demands over education, health services and economic inequality.

  World

  Nov 4, 2019
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• ‘This affects us, not the rich’: Chile’s protests continue as reforms fall short

  The continuing unrest in Chile follows a week of riots, arson and protests over inequality that have resulted in at least 18 dead and 7,000 arrested, prosecutors said.

  World

  Oct 29, 2019
• Chile’s embattled president promises to shake up cabinet in attempt to settle mass protests

  Chile's unrest is the latest in a flare-up of protests in South America and around the world - from Beirut to Barcelona - each with local triggers but sharing in common anger at ruling elites and inequality.

  World

  Oct 26, 2019
• Chile’s government tries to curb protests with more economic concessions

  President Sebastian Pinera announced a freeze on a 9.2% rise in electricity prices until the end of next year, a day after large demonstrations in Santiago.

  World

  Oct 24, 2019
• ‘Chile has woken up’: Protesters reject president’s apology, continue rioting

  The unrest was triggered last week by a relatively minor rise in subway fares. But it escalated with demonstrators seeking improvements in education, health care and wages in one of Latin America's wealthiest nations.

  World

  Oct 23, 2019
• 7 dead in riots, Chilean state of emergency extended nationwide

  Santiago and other Chilean cities have been engulfed by several days of riots as protests over an increase in public transport costs prompted President Sebastian Pinera to reverse the move and declare a state of emergency.

  World

  Oct 20, 2019
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• Michelle Bachelet wins Chile run-off election to get 2nd stint as president

  President-elect Michelle Bachelet vowed to initiate profound changes after winning the seat by the biggest victory in eight decades.

  Dec 16, 2013