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.
All Posts Tagged With: "South America"
Signature Video
December 2, 2009
Chilean law fast-tracks treatment for common illnesses
Interview
December 2, 2009
Chilean health care system a possible model for the U.S.
Victor Rodwin discusses the intricacies of the health care system in Chile and how it compares to the United States. He is a professor of health policy and management at the Wagner School of Public Service at New York University.
Video
October 9, 2009
The bowler hat: Born in Britain, perfected by Bolivia
Worldfocus producer and correspondent Ivette Feliciano explores a fascinating fashion trend in Bolivia -- the bowler hat -- which has roots in Europe.
Video Blog
September 21, 2009
Hoping for interviews with South American leaders
Worldfocus producer Ivette Feliciano shares a video and blog of her efforts to get two South American presidents as guests on the show.
Blogwatch
April 7, 2009
As global Internet use swells, piracy concerns also mount
Australia and India anticipate huge Web growth while Sweden battles with Internet piracy and sees impressive results.
Video
November 26, 2008
Russian president makes first trip to Venezuela
Nikolas Kozloff explains the significance of Dmitiri Medvedev's meeting with Hugo Chávez in Venezuela.
Video
November 19, 2008
China extends interests to Latin America
Chris Sabatini of the Council of the Americas discusses China's interests in the Americas and what impact this could have on the U.S.
Signature Series
November 7, 2008
Brazil Today: Religion, ethanol and roads
"Brazil Today" is a series that explores Brazil's spiking conversion to Pentecostalism, its pioneering path toward energy independence and its improving - but expensive - roadways.
Signature Video
November 4, 2008
More tolls, but better roads in Brazil
Brazil has experienced explosive economic growth the past several years, but its infrastructure kept pace.
Video
October 30, 2008
Colombian military officers punished for killing civilians
Christopher Sabatini explains the Colombian military's ties to American capital.
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