The republic of Chile initially declared its independence from Spain on September 18th, 1810, a day on which Chileans still celebrate their independence. In the ensuing centuries, Chile underwent a number of governmental changes, experimented with a variety of regime types, and eventually emerged as the strong, if troubled, democracy that exists today. The story of Chilean democracy is a story of evolving constitutions, each of which has left its mark on Chilean politics.
Although Chileans first asserted their independence in 1810, true liberation did not come until 1818, after a number of bloody battles with Spanish troops. Following emancipation from colonial rule, Chilean politics were marred by deep ideological tensions, civil war, and the failure to impose meaningful democratic structures or institutions; each of which served as an obstacle to stable or legitimate government. Following the establishment of the 1833
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Certain components, however, reeked of autocratic influence, and served to weaken the state of Chilean democracy for years to come. Initially, the constitution mandated that Pinochet would serve an automatic eight-year term, as the host of a “transitional” government. Following this “transitional period”, in 1988, a single candidate chosen by military leaders would be placed before the public in a referendum, wherein the people could choose to reject or accept the candidate. According to the constitution, should the people reject the military’s suggested candidate, a free and fair election would take place the following year. Unsurprisingly, military leaders nominated Pinochet as the 1988 candidate. Owing to poor economic conditions, an increase in criticism from civil society, and the mobilization of a disorganized, but passionate, opposition, however, Pinochet was defeated in the plebiscite, and forced to allow a free election the following
The wars of independence in Latin marked the end of Spanish dominance in much of the Americas. While those rebellions were successful, there are stories of previous revolts that did not end with independence from Spanish rule. A prime example of these less successful uprisings is the Tupac Amaru Rebellion in the Andes during the late 1700s, in which the Kuraka leader Jose Gabriel Tupac Amaru led an uprising against the Spanish authorities in retaliation to forced labor and taxes imposed upon the Indigenous population. Those oppressive conditions were caused by the Bourbon reforms, a set of policies implemented by the Spanish crown on its South American colonies in order to keep a tight grip on the colonies and prevent British aggression in
Colombia's fight for freedom was made possible through persistent efforts from the people of Colombia and their leaders who shocked the world with their successful revolution in an unfavored match up against Spain. The Colombian Revolution would have never been successful if it weren't for the heroic leaderships of Simon Bolivar and Francisco de Paula Santander. One of the most important keys to the success of the Revolution against Spain was the aid the millions of Colombians supporting Bolivar’s movement provided. Mass frustration against Spain led to the Colombian Revolution; however, the revolution would not have been successful without the leadership of Simon Bolivar and Francisco de Paula Santander. Before the Colombian Revolution, the masses banded together in their first attempt at a revolt against Spain.
An important character in the Independence of Latin America was Simon Bolivar, he was educated in the enlightenment doctrines like republicanism. He even lived in Europe during the time France had multiple changes, as explained in the Bolivar’s Dreams for Latin America (Document 39, page 174). Bolivar was key in the foundation of the Republic of Venezuela, and is one of the most praised heroes in South America Liberation, but he shows the big impact the French ideas had even thousands of kilometers
Peron continues with the most disturbing statement of all, he speaks to the people of Argentina and tells them that the solution to opposition is to “answer a violent act with another violent act” (Peron 1). Peron’s authoritarian values began to show and became present throughout the rest of his rule. On the other hand, in a speech during his earlier years of power he continues to relish in the great ideas of Mussolini. He explains that to have an ordered population the form of government must be “the true people’s democracy [and], the true social democracy” (The Red Phoenix 3). Due to this speech, peron received much criticism from Argentina communists and socialists, who believes that the people should not have a vote.
Latin American independence was a fight for freedom from Spain. Between 1810 and 1826, revolutions all across Latin America broke out because of Spain 's control over the colonies. Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin, both men from the Creole class, were two key leaders in the struggle for independence. The Creoles are descendants of French, Spanish, or Portuguese settlers living in the West Indies and Latin America. The Creoles believed they could run the government better, protect their economic interest, and that the revolution was spinning out of their control.
From 1811 to 1830, Latin American colonies began to announce their independence from Spain. A group called the Creoles, who were Spanish blood born in the Americas, led this fight for independence. They were the second highest social class. Creoles led the fight for independence so they could gain power. They did this by striving to improve the economic and political situation.
The President of Chile is Michelle Bachelet. She has been in office since 2006. She was the first women president of Chile. (Encyclopedia Britannica). The President is both head of state and head of government.
Would people be willing to sacrifice their daily lives for the sake of change, or will they cower in fear for eternity? Christopher columbus discovered America in the year 1492. This discovery paved the way for the colonization of America over the years ;however, the descendants of those who managed to survive the harsh winters were unhappy with the conditions they were living under. During the 1700s, the American revolution started to emerge due to many of the problems that they faced under the rule of the King of England which eventually lead to a revolt known as the American Revolution.
The Latin American revolutions of the early 19th century were a series of political and social upheavals that took place in various parts of the region. The Countries of Mexico, Haiti, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil were all freed from Spanish rule. These revolutions were triggered by a variety of factors, including economic inequality, political oppression, and the desire for greater self-reliance and self-governance. Among the first and most influential of these revolutions was the Haitian revolution of 1791-1804.
Tradition The independence of Chile corresponds to the historical process that led to the emancipation of Chile of the Spanish Empire,ending the colonial period and starting the formation of an independent republic. Usually, the historiography that defines this term as understood by the establishment of the First Board National Government on September 18,1810.
In addition, Napoleon’s move into Portugal and Spain in the 1800’s severely destabilized Spanish control. The Spanish rule in Colombia lasted from about 1525 until 1808, and while there were several attempts at a rebellion for independence, it was not until 1811 that Antonio Nariño became one of the first prominent revolutionary leader. The uprising he led sparked a civil war until in 1819. It was then that, “El Libertador” Simon Bolivar was victorious in securing New Granada’s independence.
I will be analyzing The 2011 Chilean student movement against neoliberal educational policies by Cristián Bellei, Cristian Cabalin & Víctor Orellana. The authors take the time out to analyze the movement from students in Chile and their protests for more assistance in funding from their government in regards to higher education. The article not only talks about one instance when the students protest, but multiple instance and their persistence to receive their educational needs whether coming from a wealthy background or less fortunate background. Chile has the second most expensive private university system of any OECD country, after the United States.
The wave of revolutions in Latin America began in 1791 with a slave uprising in the French colony of Haiti. The springtime of peoples sparked revolts and revolutions all over Europe. Although the revolution in France strongly influenced these revolts, discontent across Europe had been building up for years. Revolutionaries sought representative
The chaos associated with the Provisional government
Moreover, it seeks to find how, even after this disruption and division in society, they were able to rise up again after Pinochet in the 1980s, and find the values of democracy that they once had in common thirty years ago and begin to reconcile as a nation. These groups that had to be reconciled included the technocrats and the ‘winners’