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Juan Carlos Arellano

Political scientist and Director of the Department of Sociology, Political Science and Public Administration of the Catholic University of Temuco (Chile). PhD in History and Master in Political Science from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.

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Creating, modifying, and eliminating ministries in Latin America

Reconfiguring ministries not only embodies a set of principles and objectives of a government, but also reflects a broader consensus within the political class in a democratic context.

Plebiscite in Chile: a starting point?

The second plebiscite in just over a year to decide whether to change Chile's current Constitution is approaching and, according to the polls, it seems to follow the same path as the first one.

A Reflection on the 50th Anniversary of the Military Coup in Chile

The commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the military coup in Chile invites us to reflect on the collapse of the republican, democratic and presidential order.

The meaning of Chile’s Republican Party triumph

The country's political context contributed to create a favorable scenario for the Republicans as the discussion has been marked by the government's inability to control security and immigration issues.

Chile: Convention, plebiscite, and aversion to loss

The latest polls show an increase in rejection of the Constituent Assembly, even surpassing approval in some cases, in addition to the disenchantment in the media and social networks.

A Possible Plan B for Chile

Now that the Constitutional Convention is beginning to deliver the first results of its proposal, the possibility of rejection in the exit plebiscite has been introduced in public opinion. It is time to discuss some possible alternatives.