Topic: Salvador Allende

Latin America Monitor Chile's Pablo Neruda: from Nobel laureate to center of suspected murder plot

Forensic experts in Chile are exhuming the remains of poet and communist Pablo Neruda, who died in 1973. His cause of death was recorded as cancer, but some say he was poisoned.

Chile drops mandatory vote – and a few incumbent mayors

Chileans replaced pro-government mayors in many of its biggest municipalities yesterday in an election that saw only a fraction of eligible voters cast ballots.

Democracy in Paraguay: at work or under threat?

After Fernando Lugo's impeachment last week, many question the state of democratic institutions not only in Paraguay, but Latin America as a whole.

Latin America Monitor Documentary paying homage to Augusto Pinochet incites anger, protests in Chile

The long-running grudge by the left against dictator Pinochet and by the right against his predecessor, President Salvador Allende, has played out in every medium from street marches to documentaries.

Venezuela unable to determine cause of Bolivar's death

The Latin American hero's body was exhumed by order of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez last year to prove that Bolivar was murdered, but the study was inconclusive.

Exhumation of former Chilean President Salvador Allende set to clear up doubts over his demise

His remains will be studied to determine whether he was killed or killed himself, as the official story goes.

Notable architects of US foreign policy

From 'Seward's folly' to the marshall plan, a snapshot of American diplomacy of the past.

Argentina's 'disappeared:' Justice at last or reneging on amnesty?

In Argentina, and elsewhere in Latin America, victims of brutal dictatorships are finally getting their day in court. But by trying former officials who were given amnesty, are nations reopening old political wounds?

Chile: Political campaign by graffiti

An author shares the real drama in her life

Isabel Allende tells her own story of politics, heartache, and the joy to be found in a large and loving family.

An author shares the real drama in her life

Isabel Allende tells her own story of politics, heartache, and the joy to be found in a large and loving family.