by MCV | Abr 25, 2006 | Sin categoría
In Chile, as it might possibly have happened in many other countries trying to close per capita income gaps with respect to developed countries, there have been two silent but impressive changes within the last 20 years that will have deep impacts in our economy: the...
by MCV | Ene 5, 2006 | Sin categoría
Last Wednesday night we could watch, for the last time, a restrictive debate between the two remaining candidates for next January 15th presidential election in Chile. It was, in fact, the debate between a president – Mr. Piñera – and a candidate – Mrs. Bachelet...
by MCV | Oct 31, 2005 | Sin categoría
Every time a new survey over corruption and transparency goes published, Chile is usually well placed, especially with respect to our Latin American neighbors. And every time this event happens, those that rejoice on the significance of it should be reminded about the...
by MCV | Oct 19, 2005 | Sin categoría
Almost two weeks ago, a going concern; right now, a company under bankruptcy protection. It does not make sense, if looked at from the outside, when this whole process is being triggered from a presumably undisclosed debt owed to the company by its CEO. As a financial...
by MCV | Oct 7, 2005 | Sin categoría
It is alarming that world leaders are not considering the consequences of present growth patterns of our population, and policies that could correct them. If the 20th century witnessed a massive increase in its numbers, quadrupling them from 1,5 billion people in...