President Sebastián Piñera started his term overseeing Chile's post-earthquake reconstruction and has presided over a robust economic recovery. Still, six months after the earthquake the new leader has seen his approval ratings slump.
Un Techo Para Mi País' Claudio Castro writes about the organization's work in Haiti, where construction of transitional houses and the establishment of social inclusion programs—carried out under Haitian leadership—is helping to rebuild the country. View a slideshow of Un Techo's programs in Haiti and Chile.
Peter Siavelis of Wake Forest University writes about the challenges ahead for Chile’s two dominant political coalitions in the new issue of Americas Quarterly,out May 7. View the preview article.
A Pfizer vice president looks at how multinational companies can best mobilize resources to assist recovery efforts in countries such as Haiti and Chile.
In the wake of a massive Chilean earthquake, new President Sebastián Piñera took office March 11, reshaping his earlier agenda and promising to make the country’s reconstruction his top priority.
Brazil's Iran ties and a devestating earthquake in Chile have been the main focuses of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's Latin American travels this week. Her trip, from February 28 through March 5, brings her to Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Costa Rica, and Guatemala.
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile on February 27. AS/COA Online shares links to more information and ways to support relief efforts.
