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Miguel Torres is the archetype of what might be called the Chilean dream. A college dropout, he nonetheless rose above his working class roots thanks to decades of economic stability and Asian Tiger-like growth to build a successful career as the owner of a small outdoor advertising business. But in the runup to Sunday’s presidential…

Chileans are voting for president Sunday with a mix of dread, optimism and above all uncertainty about what lies ahead after a wave of social and political

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Miguel Torres is the archetype of what might be called the Chilean dream.

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Miguel Torres is the archetype of what might be called the Chilean dream. A college dropout, he nonetheless rose above his working class roots thanks to decades of economic stability and Asian Tiger-like growth to build a successful career as the owner of a small outdoor advertising business.

What’s happening to democracy in Latin America? on Wednesday 16 June 2021, at 16:00-17:30 CEST.   Accusations of creeping authoritarianism are levelled against charismatic leaders in Mexico, Brazil and El Salvador. Colombia is rocked by its worst street protests in years. Extraordinary political polarization and age-old social and ethnic divides overshadow Peru’s presidential election. Independent candidates win support in Chile’s constitutional assembly in a blow to traditional politi...

International IDEA’s Board of Advisers had its first meeting of the year on 22 February 2021, welcoming seven new Board members. During the meeting, Ms Njeri Kabeberi was elected as the new Chair of the Board and Ms Laura Chinchilla as the Vice Chair for 2021. International IDEA rejoices to have two remarkably competent women at the helm of its Board and wishes them great success in leading the important work of the Board of Advisers going forward. The Institute would also like to sincerely t...

ON THE GO Newspaper Headlines: Fresh concerns over loans from China, and governors oppose executive order 10 The grilling of Rochas Okorocha, governor of Imo state, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of fraud dominated the headlines of Nigerian newspapers. The opposition of... Ahmed Musa rejoins Kano Pillars Ahmed Musa, Super Eagles captain, has signed with Kano Pillars for the remainder of 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL...