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Chileans mark quake anniversary
As victims are remembered, questions are raised about the slow pace of reconstruction.
Last Modified: 28 Feb 2011 11:46 GMT


Chilean people gather to mark one year since a massive earthquake struck the country. Sebastian Pinera, the Chilean president, has taken a lot of flak, as thousands of families are still living in temporary shelters.

Al Jazeera’s Mark Orchard travels back into to the disaster zone.

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