Human Rights

[Audio] Chilean protest movement continues after referendum announcement: interview to Patricio Zamorano (Sputnik Radio)

The Chilean Congress has reached an agreement to reform the constitution, which would become “100 percent democratic,” compared to the current constitution, which was passed during the dictatorial regime of Augusto Pinochet. Protesters are debating the way forward as the government prepares to organize a referendum in April. Patricio Zamorano, an academic and international analyst and Co-Director of the… Leer más >>

[Audio] General strike shuts down Chile for second time this week as rebellion grows: interview to Patricio Zamorano (Sputnik Radio)

Interview to Patricio Zamorano, October 23 2019. Chile is bracing today for more protests and a general strike, despite President Sebastian Piñera’s pleas for forgiveness and announcement of ambitious reforms to quell unrest that has rocked the country and left 15 people dead. Piñera is promising a guaranteed minimum wage, a hike in the state pension, and the stabilization of electricity costs. But the demonstrations show no sign of abating… Leer más >>