Chile
Author | : Peter J. Meyer |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 21 |
Release | : 2010-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781437931389 |
ISBN-13 | : 1437931383 |
Rating | : 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Contents: (1) February 27, 2010, Earthquake: Current Conditions; Chilean Government Response; (2) Political and Economic Background: Independence through Allende; Pinochet Era; Return to Democracy; (3) Recent Political and Economic Developments: Bachelet Administration: Education Demonstrations; Mapuche Activism; Loss of Legislative Control; Global Financial Crisis; 2009 Presidential and Legislative Elections: Results; Prospects for the Piñera Administration; Human Rights; Energy Challenges; (4) Chile-U.S. Relations: U.S. Assistance: Free Trade Agreement; Regional Leadership; Narcotics and Human Trafficking. Charts and tables.