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The left and the Chilean constitutional debate: The history of a rebellion, or the death throes of a political form

Chile’s political form expired on 18 October 2019, when huge protests erupted over an increase in public transport, which later turned into a real social explosion. By Gilberto Lopes, in San José, Costa Rica This is what Fernando Atria, a…

Weaknesses of Argentina’s political regime, hyperinflation and elections

The economic and social crisis that Argentina is experiencing has its correlate in the weaknesses shown by its political regime, especially in this election year, and are laid bare by the difficulties in selecting candidates in the two large coalitions…

The latent outburst and constitutional impertinence

A burst or explosion occurs when a mixture of chemical compounds reacts and the resulting compounds occupy a significantly larger volume than the first. A violent expansion then occurs in order to rearrange the elements and give the necessary space…

Put yourself in my shoes

Today, talking to two firemen while I was filling up my car with petrol, I brought up the subject of migrants and they both said that they were the country’s biggest problem, and one of them referred to migrants with…

Current family model in crisis

Today, 15 May, World Day of the Family, we would like to invite you to reflect on a more humane, broad and convergent proposal. The family, historically, has been part of a “social fabric” of support and containment. Community networks:…

Chile is between what is still dying and what is struggling to be born

After a few days, we have heard different interpretations of what happened with the election of constitutional councilors, where perspectives are polarised between those who proclaim their elitism, degrading the direct participation of ordinary people and those of us who…

“Letters to my friends”: A book that is still relevant and worth studying

In the framework of the First Meeting of Humanist Culture, on 14 May 1994, Silo, founder, and promoter of the New Humanism movement, presented his book “Letters to my Friends on the social and personal crisis at the present time”…

How small family farms are adapting to climate change in Brazil

Alexandre Pires is at the forefront of expanding opportunities for low-income rural populations and family farms in Brazil. By Zoe Sullivan* / Inkstick Just a few days before the first round of Brazil’s most recent elections, Alexandre Pires was dancing with fellow progressives.…

Femicides and impunity do not stop in Chilean patriarchal society.

To date, in Chile there are 11 completed femicides and 72 attempted femicides, according to data from the National Service for Women and Gender Equality, in a statistic that does not stop and that is advancing dramatically. This escalation of…

Letter to Gabriel Boric: Support Peace Negotiations

Mr. Gabriel Boric Font President of Chile Dear Mr. President Our Considerations, We draw your attention once again as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to unfold on the eve of a counter-offensive and the death toll and destruction…

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