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Many of the mines in the world’s largest copper producing country are ageing with declining grades of ore
After the protests of 2019, a new constitution draws closer and the economy is set for a post-pandemic rebound. Plus: how northern Chile is becoming a renewables powerhouse; prospects for a copper-led recovery; and support grows for marginalised Mapuche
Blessed with the best solar power conditions on the planet, the country is deciding how to capitalise on its carbon-free capability
There is a delicate trade-off between sustainability and profit
Public support and change to constitution may help the indigenous group
Chile’s president has faced an earthquake, riots and Covid but wants to be remembered for laying foundations of prosperity
Constitutional change could move the country closer to addressing causes of unrest
Forthcoming assembly’s rules are skewed in favour of centrists
A copper-led recovery may lie ahead post Covid, if lawmakers and taxes allow
Plant food start-up is pushing for a $1bn valuation
Sebastián Piñera expects economy to grow by 6% this year despite surge in Covid cases
Mood darkens in country that had won plaudits for its immunisation programme
Inoculation campaign is the most successful in South America so far
Angry voters turn to populists as pandemic exposes failings of market-friendly model
Maverick candidates gain support ahead of polls as leaders fail to address grievances
With elections due across region, political outsiders are capitalising on distrust of ruling class
Politicians’ quick fixes amid the pandemic will prove costly in the long term
Investor fears intensify that the model is disintegrating after congress approves second round of saver withdrawals
Martín Vizcarra’s impeachment signals more trouble ahead for region’s pragmatists
Chileans risk fresh disappointment from a new constitution
Evo Morales’ party makes a comeback in Bolivia ahead of elections in Ecuador, Peru and Chile
Referendum was held after violent protests against inequality and poor social services
Rule change adds the products to the list of permitted alternative assets
Voters to pass judgment on social contract a year after rioting gripped country
Sunlit nation targets new energy revolution that would transform and decarbonise its economy
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