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Chile textbook controversy: Pinochet's rule now a military 'regime,' not a 'dictatorship'

Chile textbooks will now use the softer term 'regime' to characterize Gen. Pinochet's rule. But revulsion against Pinochet's human rights abuses remains widespread. 
Forest fire cuts across Chilean Patagonia

The fire has already burned 32 square miles of the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, says President Sebastian Pinera.
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Chile's voter registration reform gives major boost to democracy

Registered voters in Chile have long been required to vote or else be fined – a disincentive for many to register.  But the law has been reformed, potentially adding 5 million Chileans to the voter rolls.
Latin America Monitor
Did Hugo Chavez derail CELAC summit?

Hugo Chavez's apparently surprise announcement that Venezuela, Chile, and Cuba would lead CELAC left other Latin American and Caribbean nations nonplussed.
A year after joyous miner rescue, Chile struggles with conflict

After soaring to a 65 percent approval rating following the miner rescue, President Sebastian Piñera's rating is now at 30 percent as his country is riven by protests, riots, and other crises.
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Taking a page from Chile, Colombian students take to the streets over education costs

Students in Bogota say they are worried about privatization of education in Colombia and promise more unrest if the government pushes such legislation through.
Chile's political gridlock may limit effect of growing protests

Despite a year of overwhelming demonstrations in Chile, including a general strike launched yesterday, analysts say change is unlikely due to the rigidity of the Chilean political system.
Chilean students taking to streets against 'Pinochet's education'(VIDEO)

Chilean youth have held continuous rallies for two months to protest the country's poor education system, which has not substantially changed since the fall of dictator Augusto Pinochet in 1990.
Brazil's new plan to beat poverty

Brazil just launched a new, multibillion-dollar program to aid the 16 million Brazilians still living in extreme poverty. The program is the latest in an effort across Latin America to stamp out poverty.
Chile's student protests could undermine president's approval

The education ministry says 180 schools around the country are on strike as students demand economic and academic accountability.
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/22
Chileans protest government approval of five Patagonia dams

Dam projects are drawing increased criticism in South America, which boasts three of the world's four biggest hydroelectric dam complexes. Chile is pushing forward with a $7 billion dam project.
US agrees to help Chile go nuclear, despite Japan disaster

Even as radiation leaked from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, the US and Chile signed a nuclear power cooperation agreement, days ahead of President Obama's visit Monday.
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Lost amid Chávez's rants on Libya, a quieter Latin American foreign policy

Hugo Chávez's offer to mediate between his embattled Libyan friend and rebel factions was quickly dismissed. Meanwhile, other Latin American nations are taking a unified approach to foreign affairs.
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/07
Chile earthquake anniversary puts President Piñera in the hotseat

Thousands of families still living in temporary huts after an 8.8 earthquake rocked Chile a year ago today blame President Sebastian Piñera for not doing more.
Chile earthquake measures strong 6.8

Chile earthquake: A strong 6.8 earthquake was measured in Chile, Friday, but after the 8.8 of last year and strong building codes the country was prepared.
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/04
Chile protests turn deadly as Latin America buckles under rising energy prices

With two people killed in the southern city of Punta Arenas during Chile protests against hikes in natural gas prices, President Sebastián Piñera may be facing his biggest crisis yet.
In Pictures: China's military muscle
Top 6 most triumphant stories of 2010

Most 2010 lists of major news will include the Gulf oil spill, the Haiti earthquake, the Republican midterm election sweep, and WikiLeaks. But we saw many events that also inspired or amazed or brought a smile. Here's our top 6 list.
Deadly Chile prison fire puts heat on Latin America's crowded jails

The Chile fire, started by rioting prisoners, has drawn fresh attention to the poor conditions, lack of guards, and gang violence rampant in Latin American jails.
'Los 33' still riding whirlwind of the Chile mine rescue – but calm nearing

For the first time in weeks, the Chile miners formerly trapped underground are not in the news. And that's good news for the men who want their lives to return to normal.
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