Increase sparks bitter conflict between members of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senat
With social movements throughout the Chile lamenting social inequality and centralized wealth, the announcement that on May 1 Senator expenses accounts will increase by US$4,100 (2,000,000 CHP) monthly has not been welcomed with open arms.
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With social movements throughout the Chile lamenting social inequality and centralized wealth, the announcement that on May 1 Senator expenses accounts will increase by US$4,100 (2,000,000 CHP) monthly has not been welcomed with open arms.
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Struan Campbell Gray
Struan recently completed a BA in Journalism and Cultural Studies at Cardiff University, and has studied film production in California. As a surfer, it was the pursuit of perfect waves that initially led him to Chile, however, he was soon charmed by the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the country. His home town, in south west England, is at the centre of the drive towards a post oil economy in the UK, and he is keen to explore such initiatives in Latin America.
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