Tag Archives: Sebastian Piñera

Understanding the Chilean Presidential Election

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Daniel

Or, how I learned to stop worrying and compare everything to California People have long compared Chile with California, and for good reason. They are both (relatively) thin, long countries, with every climate imaginable just a few hours away or, … Continue reading →

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NEW POLL: PIÑERA AND FREI NECK-AND-NECK AMONG FEMALE VOTERS

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Daniel

Female voters are split practically evenly between the two leading presidential candidates, according to a new poll from human rights organization Corporación Humanas. The poll, which was done face-to-face with 1,287 Chilean women, shows conservative candidate Sebastián Piñera slightly edging … Continue reading →

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PIÑERA FACES FALLOUT AFTER BONUS PLEDGE

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Daniel

Tuesday, 25 August 2009 In a presidential race that is already testing the limits of campaign negativity, two of the leading candidates have found something new to criticize: Sebastián Piñera’s open “bribe” to the Chilean public, a promise to give … Continue reading →

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