Plaza Italia rally October 25th

1.2 millions Chileans can't be wrong! After the first first week of protests, many which ended with looting, property destruction and violence, this gathering ended without any incidents. Someone we knew who lived nearby though and wandered down did mention though that a few Port-o-Potties may have come in handy. To give you an idea, our house is located off in the distance, past the taller buildings far in the background.

Now in Chile: Social Unrest!

November 11th 2019
So how to explain the last few weeks…and you may not be aware, but starting October 18th, Chile saw the beginnings of a massive social movement against the current state of the social system. And I don’t want to be flippant with this situation, as what people here are fighting for, is important, and the situation is complex. Now, not that I was predicting this would happen, but in hinds ... read more

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Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more

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