Category Archives: Chile Sin Queso

Easter Island, WTF?

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Sabina Becker

The bloodstained hands of a Rapa Nui injured by police bullets tell a story.All hell has broken loose on the island of Rapa Nui (otherwise known as Easter Island), and with it, all illusion that Chile is a modern democracy … Continue reading →

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Forced and coerced sterilizations for HIV-positive women in Chile

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Sabina Becker

For anyone who seriously believes Chile is a model democracy, consider this shocker: The Chilean government does not and never has trusted women to make their own reproductive health decisions. It places the matter in the hands of doctors, who … Continue reading →

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Copiapó: The fallout begins

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Miner Edison Peña is pulled from the collapsed San José mine. He was the 12th man rescued.The rescue of those Chilean miners was not the end of the story. It was just the end of one chapter. Now the next … Continue reading →

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“Victims, not heroes”: A Chilean miner speaks out

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Miner Franklin Lobos demonstrates his soccer skills after his rescue last week. The 53-year-old has broken his silence to debunk a number of media myths built up around him, his comrades, and their 70-day ordeal: Miner Franklin Lobos, who spent … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Chilean mine rescue afterparty edition

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Ms. Manx, being an introvert, finds parties a tad overwhelming and battery-draining. She prefers to kick back and relax after it’s all over, hear herself think, and nibble a bowl of tasty tidbits. Here’s what she found to munch on … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Chilean miners edition

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Mit zween Herrn ist schlecht zu kramen;Noch schlechter, fürcht’ ich, mit zwo Damen.(It’s tough to tangle with two gents; but even harder, I fear, with two ladies.)–Wilhelm Busch, Maler Klecksel Yes, kiddies, the inspiring story of the day has a … Continue reading →

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Evo: I’ll be there!

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Being stuck underground for two months is a hellish ordeal. Fortunately for one hard-working Bolivian, and his 32 Chilean compañeros, the rescue tunnel has been drilled, and work crews are now shoring up its sides. Soon, an elevator will be … Continue reading →

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WTF is (still) wrong with Chile?

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Your humble scribe is down right now with yet another of her myriad gut bugs, but know what makes her feel even more sick? Try something like this:Yup, you saw what you think you saw–a bunch of cowpokes roping a … Continue reading →

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“Nothing to Celebrate”–a bicentennial rap for Chile

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Ricardo Cien has a scathing musical indictment for a country turning 200. Here are the lyrics: Today Chile turns 200 years old200 years oldWhere many have given their livesto make this place worthyof equality, fraternity and social justiceBut others only … Continue reading →

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Hope is born in Chile…

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Sabina Becker

…in the guise of a tiny baby girl: Ariel Ticona, a miner, has a new reason to survive for a few months at 700 metres below the earth’s surface, where he has been trapped for 40 days along with 32 … Continue reading →

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