New report finds ‘staggering inequality’ the core factor behind disproportionate COVID-19 death rates in region.

New report finds ‘staggering inequality’ the core factor behind disproportionate COVID-19 death rates in region.
Officials say the amount of rainfall during the southern hemisphere winter will decide whether rationing needed.
Gabriel Boric, who took office last week, pledged to take strong stance on climate change and environmental regulation.
Boric, elected on an ambitious social-democratic agenda, will oversee a referendum on Chile’s new constitution.
As Sebastian Pinera prepares to leave office, critics say he has failed to address rights abuses committed on his watch.
Constituents are discussing host of measures, such as water and Indigenous rights, that could end up in new magna carta.
By introducing principles of fiscal progressivity into its constitution, Chile can end the vicious cycle of inequality.
Fourteen of Chile’s 24 new cabinet ministers are women, while several are former student protest leaders.
Epidemiologist Maria Elisa Quinteros takes helm of body tasked with replacing Chile’s Pinochet-era constitution.
Gabriel Boric may be hindered by deeply fragmented Congress, where negotiations will be necessary to advance his agenda.
Gabriel Boric’s meeting with Sebastian Pinera comes hours after left-wing candidate secured decisive election victory.
The peso, overseas bonds and the country’s main stock gauge fell the most in months.
Gabriel Boric, a 35-year-old former student activist, is set to become Chile’s youngest ever president.
Increased turnout expected in runoff election between far-right and social-democratic candidates.