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In Chile, stagnation and stasis despite shifting politics
Center-right candidate former President Sebastian Pinera looks placed to win another term in Chile’s election this November after a convincing victory in the primaries (source: dpa)
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What's inside
- Chile’s presidential election will be the first held under changed rules
- Former President Sebastian Pinera is expected to win
- Voters seem apathetic and frustrated with a sluggish economy
- Global copper prices may pick up, much to the benefit of the next president
Who will benefit?
- Report is targeted to the decision makers in cross country manufacturing – suppliers, manufacturers, logistics.
- Also considered useful for the administrative university facilities, to better understand the possible effects of current decisions.
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