Chile: death toll reaches 300; basic services gradually recovering

Sunday, February 28th 2010 - 04:48 UTC

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The death toll in the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile on Saturday has risen to at least 300 people, Interior Minister Edmundo Perez Yoma said in Santiago at 20:00 local time. Read full article

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exocet82
All Argentines are deeply saaddened over this terrible tragedy. We will all like to espress our heartfelt condolensces and solidarity to our Chilean brothers and sisters. As in times past, we are ready to stand side by side our neighbors with whatever assistance they may request.
Feb 28th, 2010 - 06:01 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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llen
Yes, it has been a tragedy of enormous proportions...This article is out of date; there are more than 800 dead people and counting; and near 2 million homeless; no water, no food, no energy. We need to move faster and do whatever we can to help. The country´s topography makes the management of post disaster aids quite difficult... Thanks to God for they being much more organized than Haiti was. My deepest condolences and support to Chilean people in this painfull time.
Mar 01st, 2010 - 03:09 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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exocet82
Reality sets in on Chiles' leadership. Only now is the true magnitude of this tragedy being realized. Chiles President, Michele Bachilet, has finally accepted international aid. The first assistance comes from it's historic close neighbor, Argentina. Aid comes in the form of two field hospitals, water purification equipment, vaccines, emergency communicatrion equipment, etc. etc. THIS IS A TIME TO SET POLITICS ASIDE AND TO JOIN TOGETHER TO OFFER THE CHILEAN PEOPLE OUR SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY. Argentines do not pride themselves in having to provide help in these types of situations, but hopefully this assistance will serve the Chilean people well and will contribute to a quick recovery.
Mar 01st, 2010 - 04:37 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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