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Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera Dies in Helicopter Crash

HeadlineFeb 07, 2024

In more news from Chile, former President Sebastián Piñera died Tuesday in a helicopter crash. He first served from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2022. Massive protests broke out against Piñera’s government in 2019 due to rising inequality, high cost of living and privatization. He responded by unleashing Chile’s police force and military, both of which were accused of severe human rights violations, including beating and torturing demonstrators.

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