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Investment Treaty Allows Lawsuit Against Chile Over COVID-19 Measures

Two French companies sued Chile for $2 billion due to COVID-19 sanitary measures reducing their airport concession profits by 90%, highlighting how investment treaties prioritize investor interests over public health and enabling lawsuits against states for various public policies.

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No Poverty
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Chile Seeks to Modernize Environmental Regulations Amidst Climate Change Concerns

The Chilean government is pursuing a domestic environmental reform bill and an Inter-American Court opinion on climate change duties, aiming to streamline regulations and strengthen environmental protections, but faces obstacles such as indigenous consultations and project litigation.

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Climate Action
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Nazi Impunity in Pinochet's Chile

Philippe Sands's "38 Londres Street" recounts the post-war escape of Nazi SS officer Walther Rauff to Chile, his role under Pinochet's dictatorship, and the legal battles to bring Pinochet to justice, revealing the network of impunity surrounding Nazi fugitives and their collaboration with South Ame...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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US and Chilean Fiscal Crises: Restructuring and Inefficiency Concerns

In 2024, the US faced a \$1.8 trillion federal deficit, leading President Trump to appoint Elon Musk to restructure the government, while Chile also grapples with a severe fiscal crisis, high public sector employment, and absenteeism, impacting public service quality.

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Reduced Inequality
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Peaceful Power Transfers in Chile and Uruguay Contrast with Authoritarian Regimes in Latin America

In 2025, Chilean President Gabriel Boric and Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou will step down, showcasing democratic transitions in contrast to authoritarian leaders like Maduro, Ortega, and Díaz-Canel in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, respectively.

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Leaks of Chilean Politicians' Private Conversations Expose Flaws in Judicial Transparency

Leaks of private conversations between Chilean politicians Karol Cariola and Irací Hassler highlight a concerning trend of releasing details from ongoing judicial investigations to the press, raising questions about the balance between transparency and privacy protection.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Chilean Official Faces Trial for Sexual Assault

Former Chilean Undersecretary Manuel Monsalve faces trial for sexual abuse and rape of a subordinate; after 104 days in pre-trial detention, his lawyer seeks house arrest; the case includes security footage and testimony from President Boric.

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Gender Equality
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Chilean Fishermen's Violent Protests Over Fishing Reform

Chilean artisanal fishermen are violently protesting the Senate's delay in passing a bill to redistribute fishing quotas, escalating tensions between artisanal and industrial sectors and raising concerns about corporate influence and the sustainability of the country's fisheries.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Hot Chili's Huasco Water Project to Generate US\$447M in Free Cash Flow

Hot Chili's Huasco Water project in Chile's Huasco Valley aims to generate US\$447 million in free cash flow over 20 years by supplying seawater and desalinated water to industrial projects, leveraging a 10-year-secured maritime license and initial MOU with its Costa Fuego copper-gold project.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Chile Enacts Pension Reforms: Increased PGU and New Benefits"

Chile's President Boric enacted pension reforms on March 20th, gradually increasing the Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU) to \$270 by 2025, introducing a \$4/year-of-contribution benefit, and compensating women for life expectancy differences, all while maintaining the existing AFP system.

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No Poverty
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Rapid Growth of Chinese Shopping Malls in Chile Sparks Controversy

The rapid expansion of approximately 200 Chinese-owned shopping malls in Chile since 2022, growing at 25% annually, has sparked controversy due to allegations of illegal practices and potential influence peddling, raising concerns among established businesses while others highlight job creation and ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Chilean Far-Right Leaders Use Firearms in Campaign, Signaling Shift in Political Symbolism

Two Chilean far-right leaders, Kast and Kaiser, used firearms in their campaigns, appearing in shooting range videos; this contrasts with Stefan Zweig's description of pre-war Austria, where parties used flowers as symbols, illustrating a shift toward militaristic political rhetoric.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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