Sunday, January 17, 2010

Conservative Wins in Chile

FYI.

Conservative billionaire Sebastian Pinera has won Chile’s presidential run-off, ending two decades of centre-left rule.

Social Democrat Eduardo Frei conceded defeat after results from 60% of polling stations showed Mr Pinera with 52% of the vote to Mr Frei’s 48%.

Mr Pinera promised a tough law-and-order programme and vowed to use his business know-how to boost the economy.

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