Fact Friday #16- Current Events I

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Some controversial topics in Chile include abortion (because it is illegal in Chile), dams in Patagonia, other environmental topics, birth control, presidential elections, Socialism vs. Free Market economy,  Agosto Pinochet, TransSantiago, and the rights of the Mapuche natives. See also Climate and Environment.

Newspapers and Magazines-

English: The Santiago Times is a major Chilean newspaper, and its in English! Read it online at http://santiagotimes.cl/.

Influential Newspapers: Chile has 63 total newspapers. One of the most influential is La Tercera, which is published in Santiago. Read it online at http://www.latercera.com/. However, it is in Spanish. Another is El Mercurio. Read it online at http://impresa.elmercurio.com/pages/LUNHomepage.aspx?BodyID=1&dtB=06-07-2015.

Magazines: A list of popular Chilean magazines and their topics is visible at http://www.w3newspapers.com/chile/magazines/ .

USA Government Relations-

Chile and the US talk frequently on items of mutual concern such as trade, security, culture, environmental issues, and international programs. The countries have an open trade agreement and are part of over eight of the same international organisations.

Disagreements: The largest area of tension between the two countries is Pinochet. Even though it is an old issue, the USA is known to have helped him come to power. This is kind of a controversy, and does not get brought up much. Another point of disagreement was the removal of Haitian President President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. The Chilean government strongly opposed this, but did not say anything. Overall, there have not been very many recent issues as Chile and the US become increasingly close.