By Ramona Wadi Through now revealed secret government documents, Asociación Ilícita: los archivos secretos de la dictadura details the extent of the far-reaching reign of terror imposed by Augosto Pinochet's dictatorship. Ramona Wadi reviews. Re-enac… more »

Washington political analyst Patricio Zamorano reflects on a turbulent term for the Chilean President. For a Spanish version of this article see below. Patricio Zamorano, political analyst Washington DC www.chileno.co.uk/blogs   Four publishing… more »

Photo: elclarin.cl By Claudio Fuentes On the heels of political controversy in Chile over the treatment of the Mapuche people in Araucanía (Southern region of Chile), political scientist Claudio Fuentes gives his considered view on the recent 'anti-te… more »

Photo: www.violetalapelicula.cl   Why do I feel so much pain, Violeta Parra? Or on how to assess the Chilean film “Violeta went to heaven” on opening night in Washington DC © Patricio Zamorano Translation by chileno and the author. Para la versíon… more »

By Simeon Tegel Sebastian Piñera’s rollercoaster ride as president of Chile may be a watershed in the nation’s post-Pinochet politics. Simeon Tegel reports. If anyone embodies the theory that being a skilful politician requires more than just brains,… more »