Chile

Socialist Bachelet returns to Chile presidency

March 24, 2014 By Brian McAfee

For the second time, Michelle Bachelet was sworn in as president of Chile, Mar. 11. Bachelet's first term as president of Chile ran from 2006 to 2010.

Chile: Left surges in elections

November 19, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Chileans voted November 17 for president, both houses of Congress and some local offices. To nobody's surprise, the left "New Majority" coalition and the Socialist and Communist parties made significant advances.

Video: Springsteen sings “Nueva Canción” as tribute to people of Argentina, Chile

September 18, 2013 By Michael Warren

Bruce Springsteen has mustered his best Spanish in a tribute to the people of Argentina.

Forty years after fascist coup, Chile may elect socialist, again

September 11, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Forty years ago today Chilean President Salvador Allende was overthrown in a U.S.-abetted coup because he was a socialist; in two months Chileans may elect Michelle Bachelet, another socialist.

Mapuche people see progress on political demands

July 26, 2013 By Sergio Reyes

The Mapuche people are the main Native American ethnic group in Chile. They are carrying out a multi-faceted struggle to regain and expand rights lost under the Pinochet dictatorship.