EPISODE · Oct 23, 2019 · 27 MIN
National Emergency Update In Chile: No Work, No School, No Bank Access (RTD Live Talk)
from Rethinking the Dollar · host Mike
Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has announced reforms aimed at ending days of violent protests. He vowed to increase the basic pension by 20% and proposed a law that would see the state cover the costs of expensive medical treatments. The protests were sparked by a rise in metro prices but grew into something bigger as thousands took to the streets over austerity and inequality. Watch this full episode on the RTD website here: https://www.rethinkingthedollar.com/national-emergency-update-in-chile-no-work-no-school-no-bank-access-rtd-live-talk/
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Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has announced reforms aimed at ending days of violent protests. He vowed to increase the basic pension by 20% and proposed a law that would see the state cover the costs of expensive medical treatments. The protests were sparked by a rise in metro prices but grew into something bigger as thousands took to the streets over austerity and inequality. Watch this full episode on the RTD website here: https://www.rethinkingthedollar.com/national-emergency-update-in-chile-no-work-no-school-no-bank-access-rtd-live-talk/
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