Photo Courtesy Jorge Cardenas "La Nación" President-elect Sebastián Piñera announced his Cabinet with 22 members yesterday at the National Historical Museum. Starting from March 11th, 16 men and 6 women will join the president-elect’s cabinet. Piñera assured that this cabinet will, “Reincarnate into a new a government that would accomplish the tasks in a right, honest and urgent... 

The United States Ambassador to Chile Paul Simons On Monday The United States Ambassador to Chile Paul Simons congratulated president elect Sebastián Piñera for his triumph at Sunday’s elections. Ambassador Simons also spoke with Senator Eduardo Frei. In a telephone call with the new President of Chile, Ambassador Simons wished him lots of success with his tasks as President and expressed the United... 

The next Chilean President Sebastian Pinera Chile elected Sebastián Piñera as their new President last night. The election results are in and right-wing businessman and politician Sebastián Piñera has walked away the victor.  Piñera won the second and final round of voting yesterday, Sunday January 17th, against left-wing former President Eduardo Frei.  The final result was Piñera with 51.87%... 

President-Elect of Chile Sebastian Pinera Edwardo Frei conceded shortly before 7pm local time as election results from around the country shows Piñera with a 51.87% majority.  Frei stated that this is only one stop for the party and that they will be back.  He went on to congratulate Sebastian Piñera and to say thanks to the Chilean people for showing the world that we are a mature country in regards... 

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Presidential Candidate Eduardo Frei Former Presidential Candidate Marco Enríquez-Ominani joined Eduardo Frei’s Presidential Campaign. This week, the independent politician Enríquez-Ominami, whose own bid for presidency ended after the previous round of voting, expressed his support toward left-wing candidate and former President Eduardo Frei.  Previously, Enríquez-Ominami had chosen to support... 

TV Host Felipe Camiroaga President Michelle Bachelet’s approval rating has increased incredibly over the past four years. According to the latest poll published by the conservative polling institute, Adimark, President Michelle Bachelet’s approval rating rose to a record 81 % in December 2009, which is a 4 % increase from November of the same year. In addition, the institute reported that Bachelet’s... 

President Michelle Bachelet President Michelle Bachelet said the economic crisis in Chile is definitely improving. In a ceremony held in Maipú to celebrate the construction plans for a new hospital, the President referred to the growth that the Chilean economy experienced in November 2008, in which the economy grew by 3.1 percent. Bachelet said this is mainly due to the fact “the Chilean Government... 

Sebastián Piñera and Eduardo Frei The National Television Association, Anatel, is already preparing the Presidential Debate. Presidential Candidates, Sebastián Piñera and Eduardo Frei, will be debating on January 11th; the candidates will be interviewed by six journalists from different Chilean TV channels, in a debate that will be divided into three parts. Bernardo Donoso, Anatel’s chairman,... 

Sebastián Piñera and Eduardo Frei Current Presidential Candidate Eduardo Frei promised political renewal on his new TV spot. On Sunday night, the left-wing candidate presented his new TV Ad Campaign, which emphasized the concept of political renewal. Former Government spokeswoman and current Frei Campaign Manager Carolina Tohá and a significant number of young people participated in the TV spot....