Those who are curious won't find easy answers. In Chile, history books make no reference to September 11, and the years that followed. Today, Chile enjoys unprecedented prosperity. Since 1988, thousands of Chileans have risen above the poverty line. Unemployment levels and inflation have remained consistently low.
Chile is an active and prosperous member of the global economy.
Cell phones, lap tops and MacDonalds are as common in Santiago as in any modern capital. Chile's economic prosperity has increased the distance between the country's youth and the past. The new generation is indifferent towards politicians and political life. I'm not interested in politics, it doesn't offer me anything. Andrea is one of three million youth who manifested their disdain for politics during last year's municipal elections.