Velasco: Chile to stay the course When Michelle Bachelet, 55, takes office on March 11 as Chile's first female president, she will be advised by a cabinet staffed with an equal number of men and women -- a first in Latin America. February 15, 2006
This content is from: Portfolio Chile’s Bachelet Channels Social Tensions in Bid for Presidency In a race with an unusual back story, the Social Democratic candidate seeks to return to power by focusing on inequality. By Jonathan Kandell August 23, 2013
This content is from: Portfolio Copper’s Decline Deals a Blow to Chile’s Economy, and Bachelet A slump in commodity earnings has slashed the country’s once-rapid growth rate and hit the peso, forcing the president to scale back her economic and social reforms. By Georgina Hurst March 07, 2016
This content is from: Corner Office Chile’s Bachelet Pushes Pension Reform, Threatening Private Funds President Michelle Bachelet’s proposal for a state-run pension fund would alter a cornerstone of Chile’s modern economy and pose a challenge to private fund managers. By Jason Mitchell June 27, 2014
This content is from: Portfolio Chile’s Piñera Sees a New Era of European-Latin American Relations President says region’s economic strength will enable Latin leaders to discuss trade and investment as equals with their EU counterparts. By Jonathan Kandell January 22, 2013
Chile: The Empire Strikes The much-maligned private pension funds of Chile have salvaged their reputation at last. Though still under attack for not living fully up to their promise, the funds -- and their goal of increasing global investments -- are now gaining favor. By Jonathan Kandell April 09, 2007
