Bachelet makes her sixth cabinet reshuffle confirming the ruling coalition keeps losing ground

Saturday, November 19th 2016 - 09:19 UTC

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Chile's President Michelle Bachelet launched her sixth cabinet reshuffle in less than three years in a bid to strengthen her government ahead of a general election next year. The 65-year-old leader is one of the few figures to remain in power from a wave of leftist governments in South America over recent decades. Read full article

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Marti Llazo
Anyone like Ballenet whose disapproval is charitably running at about 70 percent, rather than endlessly shaking the ministerial birdcage, ought to seriously consider the benefits of early retirement.
Nov 19th, 2016 - 11:05 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
I must admit to keep forgetting to include her in my 'useless females in power', she's so forgettable after all.
Nov 19th, 2016 - 06:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Marti Llazo
Judging by the Chilean media, nobody seems to be impressed with Bachelet's most recent cabinet reshuffling. At least one congressperson there has likened the whole charade to sweeping the rubbish under the rug. I think this is actually the 7th cabinet change and not the 6th. Yawn.

Meanwhile, there are 44 active forest fires in the country, which is significantly more important and newsworthy.
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