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It is announced that former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera will receive a state funeral with the wake lasting until February 9.
2024-02-7

Chilean opposition politicians agree to seek impeachment of President Sebastián Piñera due to potential conflict of interest and tax evasion, as revealed by the Pandora Papers which were released on Sunday.
2021-10-6

Five people are killed and at least 15 missing in a mudslide in Villa Santa Lucía, a remote village in southern Chile, after more than 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) of rain the previous 24 hours. President Michelle Bachelet declares a state of emergency. Sunday is the run-off election for Chile's next president.
2017-12-16

The Chilean government says President Michelle Bachelet voluntarily testified this week as part of a probe into alleged tax crimes by her daughter-in-law Natalia Compagnon.
2016-05-28

The President of Chile Michelle Bachelet approves a new cabinet following a fall in popularity caused by a corruption scandal.
2015-05-11

The President of Chile Michelle Bachelet declares the northern part of Chile to be a disaster zone including the regions of Arica y Parinacota, and Tarapacá.
2014-04-2

The center-left candidate Michelle Bachelet is elected as president of Chile for the second time. She is the first leader in Chile to be elected to serve two terms since military rule ended in 1990.
2013-12-16

Voters in Chile go to the polls for a general election of president, senators, deputies, and regional advisers. The presidential election looks likely to go to a runoff between former President Michelle Bachelet and Evelyn Matthei of the ruling Coalition.
2013-11-17

Former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet announces that she is running in the Chilean presidential election on November 17.
2013-03-28

Sebastián Piñera is elected President of Chile in the second round of the presidential election.
2010-01-17