Sebastian Pinera, a right-wing politician and billionaire, whose investments include the largest stake in Lan Airlines, has won a tight race for president in Chile. Former President Eduardo Frei, who ruled from 1994-2000, has conceded defeat. Pinera had more than 51 percent of the vote, with 60 percent of polling stations closed. The country’s current president, Michelle Bachelet,is barred from running for another term.
Posted by Ellen Wallace on 17 January 2010 at 23:47 | permalink
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News story, GenevaLunch, 17 January 2010.
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Tags: billionaire, Chile, Eduardo Frei, elections, Lan Airlines, Michelle Bachelet, president, right-wing, Sebastian Pinera
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