Chile is a South American country that has witnessed significant polarization in its politics and social dimensions. In the following analysis, the discussion will focus on the attempt at …
What We Can Learn from Chile’s Newfound Road to Democracy
On December 19th, 2021, Chile followed the wave of left-wing victories in the region by electing 35-year-old former student leader Gabriel Boric. Boric’s win highlights a dynamic change for Chile: a …
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The Most Polarized Chilean General Elections: Will Democratic Backsliding Be Halted by Gabriel Boric Winning in 2021?
On November 21, 2021, Chile conducted general elections, which included presidential, parliamentary, and regional elections. The general elections were conducted in the midst of a democratic …
Should Foreign Governments Intervene to “Protect” and “Promote” Democracy? If So, When?
Should foreign governments intervene to "protect" and "promote" democracy? If so, when? A big idea behind promoting democracy is “Liberal Democratic Peace Theory”. "Liberal Democratic …
Chile’s Constitutional Convention: A Push for Better Democracy, or a Step to Chaotic Decline?
The state of Chile is at a crossroads: one path promising liberal democracy and the other to potential socialism. The choice is up to the Constitutional Convention, an …
#VotoApruebo: How National Referenda Are Saving Chile’s Democracy
On October 25th, 2020, millions of Chileans at home and abroad voted overwhelmingly in favor of scrapping the 1980 Constitution. Furthermore, the populous voted in favor of establishing a …
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#RecuperemosChile: Chile Is Once Again Using Tools of Its Authoritarian Past
On February 10th, 2021, amid a worldwide health crisis, Chilean authorities deported 138 migrants back to their countries of origin. The images are haunting: Chilean police officers wearing medical …
Democracy for the Indigenous People of Chile
The Mapuche Indians were once one of the biggest indigenous groups in South America. Today, there are around 1 million Mapuche people living in Chile, and a smaller amount in Argentina. They …
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