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February 7, 2024

Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera Dies in Helicopter Crash
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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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