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Chilean President Sebastián Piñera announces his government's support for a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Chile.
2021-06-1

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera sacks six ministers in his cabinet, including Interior Minister Gonzalo Blumel, as a response to the current political crisis. Last week, a constitutional reform to change the pension system and increase support for COVID-19-affected families was approved with cross-party support despite the government's rejection.
2020-07-28

An impeachment inquiry is launched against Chilean President Sebastián Piñera due to his alleged role in the violation of human rights in the ongoing protests.
2019-11-19

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announces all Amazon-region nations except Venezuela will meet to discuss a coordinated response to the disaster. He also reiterates rejection of G7 money to assist the efforts unless French President Emmanuel Macron issues him an apology, but after meeting with Chilean President Sebastián Piñera accepts an offer of four firefighting aircraft from Chile.
2019-08-28

Sebastian Piñera takes office for the second time as President of Chile.
2018-03-11

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

Former President Sebastián Piñera wins the primary vote in the presidential election and faces a runoff against Socialist Alejandro Guillier.
2017-11-19

Police clashed with protesters in Valparaíso, Chile over the government's proposed hydro-electric dam project and education and labour policies which, student leaders say, are going "in the opposite way from those the population were demanding". The demonstration coincides with Sebastián Piñera's state of the nation address.
2011-05-21

President of Chile Sebastián Piñera, makes his first official visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories.
2011-03-6

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