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When Pamela Jiles pranced around Chile’s lower house of Congress sporting a pink cape and waving matching feathers after the approval of a law allowing pensioners to withdraw their funds early, she was not the only one celebrating. The legislation pushed by the former television personality, who has since become one of Chile’s most popular politicians, was backed enthusiastically by a public suffering from the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis. But it was still seen by many as a populist stunt that would do little to resolve the country’s underlying problems. With Chile’s traditional ruling class failing to provide solutions to the demands of protesters after a wave of mass demonstrations that started in 2019 and continued last year, a new brand of politician has emerged. Rather than coming from the country’s deeply unpopular traditional elite, their roots lie mainly in municipal politics, grassroots movements and the media.
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What if it doesn't solve the underlying problems? She wore a freaking pink cape. That has to mean something.
Chile populists challenge elite as voters seek new direction
Maverick candidates gain support ahead of polls as leaders fail to address grievances
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What if it doesn't solve the underlying problems? She wore a freaking pink cape. That has to mean something.
