Just to bring things up to date. The current President is a Presidenta by name of Michelle Bachelet. She is, I believe, something of a socialist and the government is a leftish/centrish coalition I think. She sounds a very interesting person and is a single parent to boot. Last seen giving Fidel Castro a big hug - the first Chilean president to go to Cuba since Salvadore Allende. I am afraid I don't know much about the current situation here though, except that there are still various ongoing struggles of course. The one we have probably noticed most about is that of the Mapuche people who continue to fight for their land rights chiefly. Recently I read in the paper that an 11 year old girl, Relinutray Cadin and her aunt, have had to flee from here to Switzerland where they are seeking political asylum. This is because so many of her family, including both parents, have now been imprisoned (and are in solitary confinement) for the leading role they have been playing in this struggle. I am sure there will be more info on all this out in the net.
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