Dave’s Chile blog had a big time in 2014; you could even say it was transformative. Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Chilean President Michelle Bachelet At the end of 2013, and during the…
Category: Analysis and Opinion
Desolation; Gabriela Mistral…In English
The newly released first bilingual edition of Gabriela Mistral’s foundational collection of poetry and prose, Desolation, is sure to be a landmark in bringing Chile’s Nobel prize-winning poet closer to English speakers…
It’s What Chile Wants
There is no more spectacular air flight than the one from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Santiago, Chile, a two-hour journey that begins over the muddy Rio de la Plata, continues over the…
Bachelet; Two more weeks to the “Big Show”!
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Chilean President Michelle Bachelet So, the last time we talked about Chilean politics, Michelle Bachelet had just won handily the first election for president (November) and was campaigning…
Yes, She is Back
With a resounding throttling of her opponent in last Sunday’s runoff election in Chile, Michelle Bachelet confirmed what most observers pretty much knew; she will be President of Chile for the second…
Not The Tsunami She Wanted, But Almost
There was a chance that Michelle Bachelet would win Chile’s Presidential election outright in the November 17 round of voting. In fact there was mention of an election “tsunami” from within her…
Beef comes from the Jumbo!!
Several months ago I was having a discussion with Agustin, Ximena’s loquacious 6-year old nephew, about a barbeque he had been at the prior weekend, when he surprised me with his claim…
Chile’s Election; Down to the Wire
We are just a few short days away from the presidential elections in Chile, and most observers are convinced Michelle Bachelet will win large. Her main opponent, Evelyn Matthei, is around 20…
Chile’s Presidential Election; Heating Up!!
Only 40 days to go before Chileans elect a new president, and there are a few signs of the upcoming presidential election, refreshingly few compared to the maddening overkill of election propaganda…
Santiago Today
It’s curious, but I can begin to sense Chile well before I actually arrive. Equally curious is the persistent independent bent of Chileans, in full form when travelling. Assignment of specific seats…