Chilean Protests: A Revolt against Neoliberalism the Media Refuses to Acknowledge

“Neoliberalism was born in Chile and will die in Chile” has become a rallying cry for the movement. Yet few in the West are aware of the country’s tumultuous history as an experimental laboratory for free market economics imposed on Chile by the United States. 

Alan Macleod
By Alan Macleod

Santiago, Chile -- "We are at war with a powerful, relentless enemy that respects nothing nor anyone" thundered Chilean President Sebastian Piñera during a speech to the nation, deliberately echoing the infamous catchphrase of fascist military dictator Augusto Pinochet.  The “enemy” he was referencing were Chilean citizens, more than one million

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As Chilean Left Struggles to Preserve Memory, Right-Wing Pinera Government Works to Erase It

As Chile nears its 45th anniversary since the socialist government of Salvador Allende was overthrown, former National Intelligence Directorate (DINA) and National Information Centre (CNI) agents are being released from prison on parole, despite having been handed multiple lengthy prison sentences.

Ramona Wadi
By Ramona Wadi
Chile's President Sebastian Pinera, speaks to journalists on the mount of olives overlooking Jerusalem's Old city, March 4 , 2011. (AP/Sebastian Scheiner)

SANTIAGO, CHILE -- It is clear that former state-employed torturers have become emboldened since the electoral triumph of Chilean President Sebastian Pinera. While last year’s presidential election illustrated the Chilean left’s disillusion with the center-left coalitions -- resulting in a low voter turnout and a right-wing victory -- for Chilean

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