Abstract
This paper details the neo-liberal economic reforms that took root in Chile during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, which continue to this day. Chile's experimentation with neo-liberal ideas started in the 1960s when a group of Chileans, who had studied economics in Chicago, who returned to implement what they learned. The writer of this paper details the five cardinal points of neoliberal economics which Pinochet was determined to embrace. The market was to rule supreme, unrestrained by the intervention of government or labor unions. To reduce government interference in the market and reduce government debt, the government withdrew itself from many social welfare programs. This paper analyzes Pinochet as a leader who was able to manipulate institutional changes in his favor, while simultaneously convincing the public that he was acting on their behalf. The writer contends that although democratic principles continue to lag in Chile today, the nation's economic system continues to thrive under a neoliberal, capitalist regime.

From the Paper
"One might state that need not condone the horrors of the Pinochet regime, to grant that some economic successes did result from his policy, and that the reforms may have been necessary. In concrete policy terms, this change enabled an opening of Chile's economies to the world through free trade. Tariffs were reduced and there was an elimination of state-sponsored subsidies of inefficient businesses, combined with an opening of capital markets, relaxation of restrictive labor laws, a reduction in public employees, privatization of state-owned enterprises and changes in formerly inflexible currency regimes and foreign exchange policies. It is unlikely that such sweeping and foreign domestic reforms could have been accomplished so quickly, and been sustained in the 1990's in the absence of a military regime."

Tags:chile, latin, american, augusto, pinochet, inflation, economy

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This paper takes a look at how Argentina and Chile have both deviated from US standards in neo-liberal economic planning. According to the paper, Argentina's economic collapse of 2001 and refusal to pay $100B in debt showed that recovery was necessary. Chile has also worked to contain inflation, raise direct investment and reduce poverty. The paper concludes that both nations are now said to be successes.

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"World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) rules and advice can give the idea that Globalization means one or two options in dealing with financial crises in developing country. This paper explains some of the problems faced by both Argentina and Chile in the early 21^st century to which governments responded sometimes differently than expected by other middle-income countries. Both countries have recognized that economic policies pursued under globalization may suit some developing economies but not theirs and have made adjustments that have sometimes surprised..."

Tags:argentina, chile, neo, lib variations

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This paper discusses the variety and anatomy of the Chile pepper. It also expands on worldwide production, physiological impact, and influence on culture and cuisine. The author also mentions its origins, and various uses.

From the Paper
"The Chile pepper has gained enormous popularity over the past few decades. Putting the lie to popular beliefs the Chile pepper did not originate in India but comes from South America. There area variety of Chile peppers. The fruit of Pepper plan ..."

Tags:Chile pepper, capsaicin, Scoville number, cuisine, culture, history

Abstract
The paper presents a brief overview of Chile's political and economic situation demonstrating that the emergence of a left-leaning coalition has resulted in major structural reforms and increased the overall stability of the country in comparison to its neighbors. The paper contains an appendix with time series economic data from the World Bank.

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'The simplest and most commonly accepted definition of globalization is an increase in international trade and investment. (Weisbrot) The conventional wisdom strongly suggests that globalization will ultimately benefit even the poorest developing countries of the Third World or the South, enhance the developmental trajectories of more developed nations and improve the economies of the most developed nations. Joan Veon defined globalization as the blending together of economies, people, laws, politics, monies and social ethics into one. Like others, Veon..."

Tags:Chile, politics, economics, Concentracion

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This paper details the processes of globalization and modernization which have emerged in the last two decades in Latin America. In particular, the outstanding effect of the cultural dominance of the global cultural affecting the cultures and education systems of Chile.

Tags:WORLD HISTORY AND CULTURE / SOUTH-AMERICA, globalization education chile

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This paper discusses the reasons that a Hilton Hotel in Chile may or may not be a success. It begins by describing a general overview of Chile and its current business environment. It then discusses its political stability and its infrastructure. It discusses the cultural aspects of Chile that would make it a favorable position for a Hilton Hotel. The paper concludes by discussing the plans for the Hilton in that area of South America.

Table of Contents:
Chile: A Country Overview
Current Business Environment Of Chile
Political Stability
Economic Infrastructure
Cultural Aspects
Plan for the Hilton
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Given the Chilean government's new desire to address historical inequities in the nation, and its relatively strong economy and currency which would mitigate some of the risks in embarking upon these new ventures, Chile offers itself as a nation not simply of scenic beauty, but of attractive investment opportunities. The nation and the region are changing, and so is the hospitality industry. Because of its varied nature, offering a site for local business as well as a potential place for adventure travel or 'off the beaten path' personal enrichment, Chile offers a wealth of unusual investment opportunities for the Hilton Corporation."

Tags:investment, hospitality, scenic

Abstract
This paper traces the history of the the U.S. foreign policy against Chile's Chilean president Salvador Allende, whose death in one of Latin America's deadliest coup d'etats resulted in the presidency of Augusto Pinochet, one of history's greatest violators of human rights. The paper explains that the Nixon Administration, which felt that Allende would communize Chile, established a foreign policy that started using anti-Allende propaganda by comparing him to Castro, cut off aid to all sectors of Chile except the military and planned a coup against him. Even though they must have had an inkling about how Pinochet terrorized his own people, the paper points out that, of the four American presidents during the Pinochet-era, only Carter spoke out against him.

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"At first, the Allende years beamed with economic growth, egalitarianism, and social progress. Upon entering office, Allende spent millions on social programs, such as free milk for youngsters, and he nationalized Chile's major industries, including the copper and telephone industry. Multinational corporations with a stake in Chile and members of the Chilean elite worried that Allende would expropriate their private property without fair compensation. In fact, most corporations knew that, since they grossly underestimated corporate holdings in order to pay fewer taxes, they would be undercompensated if Allende nationalized their industries."

Tags:coup anti-communism nixon kissinger, economic crises

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This paper looks at the politics of memory and the politicization of memory, with particular reference to Chile and the human rights violations inflicted upon the population by the Pinochet regime. The writer believes that the horrific events in Chile's past led to the suppression of memory in an effort to block out and not re-live the horrors. Moreover, the writer explains that the government and leadership of Chile have also chosen a path of memory-loss in order to move on rather than dwell on the ill past of its nation.

From the Paper
"Let us talk more about the "pact of silence" entered into by the political left of Chile, in terms of guilt. Many on the political left, who governed during the difficult years of transition, from 1970-1972, when there were strikes, and demonstrations, which led to infighting and mistakes being made within the party (the UP, Popular Unity party); many, consequently, feel that had the decisions that led to this situation not been taken, or had the actions been rectified at that point, then none of what followed would have happened (Hite, 2003b). The traumatic events of 1973 would thus lead to feelings of powerlessness, especially as they feel that, in some way, the events were their fault, as they had not recognized the path to the events that would follow, and changed course, as it were."

Tags:terror, history, communism, democracy, politics, government, trauma, war

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This paper provides a survey of the forms of government in recent Chilean history and how these have developed into a quasi democracy. It shows how Chile has long faced problems in instituting a true democratic system of government. It explains that while the earlier Chilean government was strongly democratic, the military coup under Pinochet has done harm to the image of democracy in Chile.

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"It has been stated that the failures of Democracy in Latin America are due to a lack of democratic tradition. Authoritarian rule is the norm, and democracy is ever an experiment, tried, but often rejected. Yet, every Latin American country is different, and has taken a different approach towards government. Chile has proven that the troubles of Democracy in Latin America are not due to a lack of democratic tradition alone. Chile had a long and stable democracy for most of its history, yet its democracy fell in one quick swoop. Democracy has made a comeback in Chile, but the question is, will it remain? Will the existing democratic traditions as well as a return to democracy make a lasting impact, or will it fall back to Authoritarianism like so many others? To answer this, the fall and return of democracy in Chile bears examination, as well as the current political situation in Chile."

Tags:allende, america, caudillismo, latin, pinochet

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This paper examines one of the ways in which the Chilean armed forces have continued to exert power and influence in post-dictatorship Chile -through the National Security Council, a quasi-governmental institution given the role of convening to discuss threats to national security. This paper shows how, due to the failures of the council to engage in legitimate national security discourse as well as the symbolic nature of this tool of military intervention, it is in actuality a body that is not conducive to the furthering of unity, stability, and democracy within Chile.

From the Paper
"Although the power and influence of the military has been diminished since the end of the Pinochet dictatorship in 1990, the Chilean armed forces nonetheless have managed to maintain a substantial political and civilian role in Chilean society after the transition back to democracy. One of the most important manifestations of this lingering power and influence has been the National Security Council, a near-perfect representation not only of the Chilean military's perpetual political ambitions but also of its fixation upon the notion of "national security." The symbolism of this institution has consequently cast the very existence of the National Security Council in the national spotlight, and it has been one of the most debated and controversial issues of contemporary Chilean politics, especially in the current administration of Socialist Ricardo Lagos. The negative consequences of a sustained opportunity for military involvement in civilian and political affairs, even on a seemingly small scale, such as exists with the National Security Council in its present form is not conducive to further democratic growth and unity in Chilean society. What this paper aims to do is identify the importance of the National Security Council in its implications on civilian-military relations, national unity, stability, and democracy, and to explain how it is an obstacle to these principles."

Tags:america, civilian, constitution, democracy, dictatorship, government, latin, military, political, politics, science, south