I attended my first rock concert when I was 13. On April 1 1984 my dad drove me downtown to Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto and stood with me in the lineup outside, behind a guy clinging to the stadium wall with vomit running down the front of his faded jeans and leather jacket. Bits [...]
Twelve bishops and ninety evangelical pastors joined David Dadonn, the Israeli ambassador to Chile, at his house, to celebrate Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Temple of Jerusalem by the Maccabees, 2,200 years ago. The delegation of the Mesa Ampliada de la Unión Nacional Evangelista (UNE) (Round Table of the Evangelical [...]
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Frei announced he will not include political parties in his administration. On Tuesday, the left-wing senator and current Presidential Candidate, Eduardo Frei, said that during his Presidential Campaign and possible future Government, he will make use of freedom, autonomy and independence, excluding political parties, to govern Chile in a successful fashion. He said this way [...]
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President Michelle Bachelet has expressed her support for Valparaíso residents. The President announced on Monday that people affected by constant forest fires in Valparaíso will receive an immediate subsidy; this will allow them to start over and own a humble but decent home. The Housing and Interior Ministries will be in charge of the project, [...]
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One of Marco Enríquez-Ominami’s former advisors joined Eduardo Frei’s Presidential Team this week. Ciro Colombara, Enríquez-Ominami’s former legal advisor, expressed his support for left-wing Presidential Candidate, Eduardo Frei. He made this decision because he feels “Frei can represent Marco Enríquez-Ominami’s Governmental ideas better, which will place him in a suitable position to govern Chile in [...]
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The debate between the two Presidential Candidates will be on January 11th. Sebastián Piñera and Eduardo Frei will be debating exactly 6 days before the second round of the Presidential Elections. This will be their one and only debate, broadcast on Canal 13 and sponsored by the National Television Association, or Anatel. Both candidates will [...]
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President Michelle Bachelet attended the fair “Yo Elijo Mi PC”, or “I Choose My PC” on Tuesday. The event is an initiative taken by the Government as a way to promote Academic Excellence among Chilean students. According to the President, the State will give more than 60,000 computers to those students who achieve their academic [...]
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When traveling to Chile, it’s easy to dream big. We’ve got all kinds of big things: big coast lines, big mountains, a big city, and a big wine market. The problem is how to pay for it. Sure, you can read travel books and do online research for the best deals. But can you really [...]
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Former independent Presidential Candidate, Alejandro Navarro, joined Eduardo Frei’s Presidential Team. Even though Navarro had previously supported Marco Enríquez-Ominami’s Government objectives, he has now expressed his support toward left-wing former President Eduardo Frei for the run-off that will take place on January 17th. According to Navarro, his decision to support Frei lies in the fact [...]
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By: Pascal Mathieu On Wednesday night the Final curtain was drawn on the 2009 Chilean football season as the 2nd leg of the final was played in Santa Laura between 2 giants of the sport; Colo Colo and La Católica. The Catholics weren’t unable the contain El Grande Colo who managed to add a 29th [...]
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