A dictator is the main character for Chile’s Augusto Pinochet the Opera, a new play based on extensive relationship with “Iron Lady” Margaret Thatcher
Chile articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Chile. Chile is a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, the "Senate serves eight-year terms and the Chamber of Deputies is elected for four years". A strong democracy has ensured Chile a strong economy and relative social stability. Also check out our section on World Democracy.
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