Stories for November 28th 2009
Saturday, November 28th 2009 - 21:48 UTC
Pope says treaty between Argentina and Chile was ‘an example of peace before barbaric violence'
Pope Benedict XVI hailed a 1984 Vatican-mediated friendship agreement between Argentina and Chile as a “luminous example” of peace winning out over war during an audience Saturday with the presidents of both countries.
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Politics, Argentina, Latin America.
Saturday, November 28th 2009 - 18:10 UTC
Chile Invokes Pinochet-Era Anti-Terrorism Law Against Mapuche Demonstrators
In comparison to other countries in Latin America, Chile boasts relatively stable political institutions, particularly free and fair elections, and a substantial middle class. As a result, this South American country is widely recognized as a model for democratic development and respect for constitutional procedures throughout the region.
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Politics, Latin America.
