Sebastian Pinera

Chile’s former president Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash

SANTIAGO, (Reuters) - Chilean ex-President Sebastian Pinera died in a helicopter crash on Tuesday, sending the country he led for two terms into mourning and prompting an outpouring of condolences…

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Chile prosecutors to investigate President Pinera following Pandora papers leak

Chile’s public prosecutor said on Friday it would open an investigation into the sale of a mining project involving the family of President Sebastian Pinera after new details emerged about…

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Chilean president handed $3,500 fine for mask-less selfie

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera was slapped with a $3,500 fine on Friday after posing for a selfie on the beach with a bystander without wearing a mask as required during…

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Chile’s President Pinera insists he won’t resign

Speaking to the BBC's South America correspondent, Katy Watson, Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera has said he will not resign despite the mass anti-government protests. The demonstrations were originally triggered by…

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Chile cancels climate and Apec summits amid mass protests

Chile has pulled out of hosting two major international summits, including a UN climate change conference, as anti-government protests continue. President Sebastián Piñera said the decision had caused him "pain"…

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Anti-government protests in Chile continue

A demonstrator waves a flag next to a fire during protests against the Government of Sebastian Pinera, in Santiago, Chile, on the evening of Tuesday 29 October 2019. Ongoing anti-government…

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Chile protest death toll rises to 15

Rioting, arson attacks and violent clashes wracked Chile for a fifth day as the death toll rose to 15 in an upheaval that has almost paralysed the country. President Sebastián…

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Victims increase in violent protests in Chile

Five people died on Sunday when a garment factory was set aflame by looters in a suburb north of Santiago, bringing the death toll in a wave of unrest in…

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UPDATED: Army in the streets of Chile, 3 killed by a fire inside a supermarket

Three people have been killed by a fire inside a supermarket in Santiago during a second night of protests in Chile. Two died at the scene and the other died…

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