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The legacy of the ‘Chicago Boys’ lives on in Chile

Worldfocus — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:25:27 +0000

Chile is one of South America’s most prosperous nations — a result, some say, of the interventions of American economists during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.

Worldfocus special correspondent Edie Magnus and producer Ara Ayer traveled to Chile earlier this year to explore the legacy of the so-called “The Chicago Boys,” economists whose policies still impact modern-day Chile.

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Chile is among Latin America’s most prosperous nations. Some analysts partially attribute the success to a group of economists from Chicago. Worldfocus special correspondent Edie Magnus traveled to Chile earlier this year to explore the lasting legacy of the “Chicago Boys.” http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/12/th_chile_chicagoboys.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/12/th_chile_chicagoboys.jpg

Chilean law fast-tracks treatment for common illnesses

Worldfocus — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:15:35 +0000

As part of our ongoing coverage describing how countries around the world provide health care to their citizens, this signature story explores the situation in Chile. Worldfocus special correspondent Edie Magnus reports from Chile, a country with universal health care coverage.

However, how quickly you get treated actually depends on what disease you have and how likely you are to be cured.

Watch the interview with Victor Rodwin about the intricacies of the health care system in Chile and how it compares to the United States.

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For more Worldfocus coverage of the Chilean Economy, click here.

Worldfocus special correspondent Edie Magnus traveled to Chile, a country with universal health care coverage. However, treatment actually depends on what disease you have and how likely you are to be cured. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/12/th_chile_healthcare.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/12/th_chile_healthcare.jpg

Chile squirrels away copper fortunes and spends prudently

Worldfocus — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:56:03 +0000

Several years ago, the Chilean government prudently stashed away windfall profits from soaring copper prices. Correspondent Edie Magnus and producer Ara Ayer report from Santiago, Chile where the country is now financing its own stimulus plan spending hundreds of millions of dollars on public works projects, creating jobs and doling out cash stipends to the poor.

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A few weeks ago Ivette Feliciano attended an event where Chile’s first female president, Michelle Bachelet, was honored by the Americas Society for her administration’s economic and social achievements navigating the global economic crisis.

She credited her country’s quick recovery after the crisis to her administration’s decision to put away money made when the price of copper was high a few years back. Copper is one of Chile’s main exports.

Watch President Bachelet answer Ivette’s question in the video below:

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For more Worldfocus coverage of the Chilean Economy, click here.

Correspondent Edie Magnus reports on how the Chilean government has prudently managed its windfall copper profits. Chile is now financing public works projects, creating jobs and doling out cash stipends to the poor. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/10/th_chile_sig_economy.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/10/th_chile_sig_economy.jpg

Empty stores, offices tell tale of Latvia’s economic fall

Worldfocus — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:41:24 +0000

Worldfocus special correspondent Daljit Dhaliwal and producers Sally Garner and Ara Ayer report on the scope of Latvia’s fall.

Until the global recession, the former Soviet republic of Latvia was experiencing the kind of growth that some described as miraculous. Now, it has all tumbled down, with unemployment at 14.5 percent. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/04/th_latvia_econ.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/04/th_latvia_econ.jpg

Once a magnet for immigrants, Spain’s jobs are vanishing

Worldfocus — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:44:41 +0000

For years, Spain’s economy soared and immigrants poured into the country from Africa, Eastern Europe and even South America. It was a land of opportunity — but no longer. Many jobs have vanished, but the immigrants have stayed. Many of them, especially those selling goods on the street, are under growing attack.

Worldfocus special correspondent Martin Seemungal reports from Spain.

For years, as Spain’s economy soared, immigrants poured into the country from Africa, Eastern Europe and even South America. It was a land of opportunity — but no longer, with jobs vanishing and antagonism growing. /files/2009/03/th_spain_immigrantsig.jpg /files/2009/03/th_spain_immigrantsig.jpg

From pop culture to Obama, how Cubans see the U.S.

Worldfocus — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:32:39 +0000

For 47 years, the United States has imposed a trade embargo against communist Cuba.

But as Worldfocus special correspondent Peter Eisner and producer Ara Ayer report, despite years of ill will between the U.S. and Cuban governments, many Cubans still have fond feelings for America — and look forward to changing relations under U.S. President Barack Obama.

Also, listen to our radio show exploring the roots of U.S.-Cuban relations and potential changes under President Barack Obama.

For another look inside Cuba, go inside Cuba’s boxing rings with PBS Wide Angle’s “Victory is Your Duty.”

Despite years of ill will between the U.S. and Cuban governments, many Cubans still have fond feelings for America — and look forward to changing relations under U.S. President Barack Obama. /files/2009/03/th_cuba_seesus.jpg /files/2009/03/th_cuba_seesus.jpg

U.S. misses out on flourishing Cuban business

Worldfocus — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:18:14 +0000

For 47 years, the United States has imposed a trade embargo against communist Cuba. And in recent years, former President Bush made it harder to travel to Cuba. It’s not clear how or when those restrictions, or the embargo, will be eased. What is clear is that there are plenty of American businesses losing out on opportunities in Cuba in the meantime.

Worldfocus special correspondent Peter Eisner and producer Ara Ayer venture to Cuba and report that from agriculture to medicine to oil, the island is a sea of lost opportunity for American businesses.

Also, listen to our radio show exploring the roots of U.S.-Cuban relations and potential changes under President Barack Obama.

Cuba is doing business worldwide, but the United States is hardly in the game. A long U.S. government boycott of the island means most American businessmen are losing out to Europeans and others when it comes to everything from agriculture to medicine to oil. /files/2009/03/th_cuba_sig2.jpg /files/2009/03/th_cuba_sig2.jpg