Lessons From One Unequal Society to Another
In the 2000s and 2010s Chileans began resolving the Crisis of Representation through protest, song, and dance. Recent political setbacks do not detract from this.
Congressmembers Express Regret for U.S. Support of Pinochet Dictatorship as Chilean President Arrives in Washington
President Boric will reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Chilean coup at the site of the assassination of two Institute for Policy Studies colleagues in 1976.
Join the Institute for Policy Studies, the Washington Office On Latin America, Latin America Working Group, Pax Christi International, the Center for Economic and Policy Research, and the Inter-American Dialogue, with the Sponsorship of the Chilean Embassy in D.C., to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1973 Chilean Coup and the Assassination of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric will deliver a speech as part of the commemoration.
Rep. Jamie Raskin on Chile’s Proposed New, More Equitable and Democratic Constitution
The Maryland Democrat draws from his constitutional scholarship in analyzing the proposal that will be on the September 4 ballot in Chile.
When the Left Is Right…Far Right
How is it possible that so many left voters in France are willing to choose a far-right candidate in the second round of the presidential elections?
New Mural Commemorates a Tragedy Turned Legacy of Activism in Chile, and Beyond
Three days after a then-17-year-old Francisco took the original Polaroid snapshot upon which this new portrait is based, Orlando was dead — assassinated, blown up by a remote-control bomb planted in his Chevrolet.
IPS Applauds Declassification of Letelier-Moffitt Assassination Case Documents
The Institute for Policy Studies applauds the U.S. Department of State for declassifying documents today related to the 1976 assassination of two IPS colleagues by agents of the Chilean dictatorship.
Tribute to Human Rights Lawyer Sam Buffone
IPS collaborated with Sam Buffone, a pathbreaker in the field of international human rights, for several decades in the pursuit of justice for two assassinated IPS colleagues.
Tapestry as Testimony: Arpilleras of Chile
An opening reception for this stunning art commemorating the 40th anniversary of the military coup.
The Persecution of Judge Garzon
His reputation as human rights defender did not protect him from – and indeed may have contributed to – the wrath of right wing judges.
Resurrecting the Truth in Chile: The Other 9/11
To remember what has come to be known as “The Other 9/11”, two torture victims will be joined by Chile expert, Peter Kornbluh, and others in an afternoon of sharing, including stories of the current political protests in Chile.
DC Screening: Will The Real Terrorist Please Stand Up
For half a century, small groups of Cuban exiles have waged a terrorist campaign against Cuba’s revolutionary government, with active or passive support from the U.S. government.
Taking Advantage of Chile’s Moment in the Sun to Commemorate Letelier and Moffitt
Gen. August Pinochet was Chile’s dark sun.
No Memorials for Pinochet
There’s no reason to build monuments of a man responsible for terror, death, and the destruction of democracy.