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From Scandal to Reforms: Chile's Unusual Breakthrough

By Roberto Simon

Chile's reaction to a series of scandals offers lessons for its neighbors.

This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on Latin America's anti-corruption movement. | Leer en español

SANTIAGO - It was early April 2015 when, surrounded by journalists, Chile’s then-President Michelle Bachelet broke her silence. “I have not resigned, I am not thinking about resigning and I don’t even know how this would play...

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