Repblica de ChilePor la razn o la fuerzaRepblica de ChilePor la razn o la fuerza.

Republic of ChileBy right or might.

Stats on ChileCapital city: SantiagoPopulation: 16,432,674 (2006 est.)Official language: SpanishGovernment: Democratic RepublicCurrent president: Michelle BacheletChiles natural borders are the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atacama Desert to the north, the Andes Mountains in the east and Tierra del Fuego in the south.

Human Rights Violations in ChileA 1973 military coup lifted Augusto Pinochet to the presidency. Human rights violations were rampant during his regime.At least 70 people were murdered on the Death Caravan, while at least three thousand more were killed during the next 16 years under Pinochet.Concentration camps were established throughout the country and many who opposed Pinochet disappeared and were never found. Bone splinters were found in limestone oven in Lonqun.

Chile at the UNChile has been an active member of the Commission on Human Rights since 1947. It served its most recent term on the ECOSOC body from 2002-2004. Because of its past, Chile is extremely sensitive to human rights violations. The country is currently working to secure the rights of women, children, and indigenous peoples.Chile has also been involved in many peacekeeping operations. Part of their mission in this is to supervise the compliance with human rights.