Argentinian President Gabriel Boric said he would make “all necessary resources” available to emergency personnel to handle the blossoming crisis, and even declared a state of emergency
The unexpected figures were a surprise to economists and analysts have warned that they will likely push the central bank to continue with its aggressive monetary tightening cycle after lifting its key rate by the most in over 20 years last month
The young alpine skier from Santiago represented Chile in both the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics and is aiming for a top 20 finish in the men’s downhill race on Sunday
The vote appears to fall in line with newly elected President Gabriel Boric’s campaign promise to “bury” the neoliberal economic model. Shares in some companies with mines in Chile – including Albemarle Corp. and Anglo American Plc – already fell in value and the peso also dropped after the vote.
"This can't go on," read one protest banner from Sunday's march. The protests quickly turned violent and local media reported that a group of demonstrators ended up attacking one male migrant.
Boric announced that he planned on withdrawing nearly 2,000 military personnel as soon as he takes office on March 11
A technocrat through and through, Marcel is regarded as a fiscally responsible economist known for his willingness to hold unpopular political opinions and defy political conventions
The opposition will push for an established list of "principles, freedoms and rights to be included in the new document”
Although Sen. Manuel José Ossandón previously blasted Piñera over his involvement in the Dominga mining project, the center-right senator now appears to have his sights set on Boric
Boric’s foreign policy, “backed by a strong anti-Israel domestic constituency, will surely make him go hand in hand with Iranian influence in Latin America”
"When I stood in front of Salvador Allende's bust, I thought of those who, like him, came before us," Boric tweeted. "Their dreams of a better Chile are the ones we will continue to build together with all of you"
