The Republic of Chile

One of the most difficult things in the world is to write a serious political novel that is not a pot boiler. Joe Klein’s Primary Colors is a good example: compulsive reading, but stoked on gossip and innuendo. Not high literature at all.   But there are stories that much be told, things that happen in the world that demand serious consideration and that cry out to be told with artistry. I’ve just finished By Night in Chile by Robert Bolaño which does just that. The pretext are the death bed thoughts of a dying Chilean priest, who was deeply involved in the Latin ... Read Full Story

After the Netherlands denied that an agreement had been reached to sell 18 used F-16 fighter planes to Chile, Minister of Defense Fransico Vidal admitted today that the documents have yet to be signed. The political authority reiterated however, that the purchase of the aircrafts is practically a done deal. Francisco Vidal categorically assured today that negotiations with the Dutch government have ended and said that the contract would be signed very shortly. Read more Read Full Story

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In a highly sensitive area, Chilean Defence and Armed Forces, rich in resources from copper windfall prices, have a political and strategic problem in their hands with the decommissioning of 200 Leopard 1 tanks to be replaced by 140 Leopard 2, purchased from Germany. The decommissioned equipment could be resold in the area to allies, kept mothballed or dismantled for repairs, among other options. However whatever is decided in the coming months political and strategic considerations will have the most weight. Read more Read Full Story

Don Juan Arturo Moya, se lavaba la pichula en una olla. Su señora que esta práctica ignoraba, en la misma olla cocinaba. MORALEJA: Nunca digas, de esta agua no bebere. Muy bien, muy bien, muy bien, Eso mismo decía yo también. Los monos de la isla de Levante, se querían afilar a un elefante. Pero éste sabedor del artificio, con la trompa tapóse el orificio. MORALEJA: En boca cerrada no entran moscas. Muy bien, muy bien, muy bien, Eso mismo decía yo también. Las monjas mas buenas y santitas, son aquellas llamadas carmelitas. Pero por muy santitas que ellas sean, se les mojan los ... Read Full Story