Presidential elections in Chile

Twisting to the right

For those who believe that South America is in the grip of a left revolutionary fervor, the elections in Chile may have come as a surprise. The mogul magnate Sebastián Pińera - more commonly known as the 'Chilean Berlusconi' - became its first conservative president in 20 years. With 51.6% of the vote, Pińera defeated Eduardo Frei, from the center-left coalition (La Concertación) that used to rule the country. It clearly shows the tiredness of the electorate with the Concertación's recycled politicians... full story


By LUAN GALANI
from Curitiba, BRAZIL

Ukrainian Presidential Elections 2010

The end of the Orange Revolution

Tymoshenko should have push forward with the good plans and ideas that stood at the basis of the Orange Revolution. With Yanukovych as winner, according to the exit polls on Monday, some still hold the trust that, given the previous experience, Yanukovych will pay more attention to what he declares and does and, hence, will choose wisely the future political direction and decision for Ukraine... full story


By ROXANA CIUPARIU
from Bucharest, ROMANIA

Debate on Iraq invasion in Netherlands

"Tape them on CD and play it"

The year 2010 for Dutch politicians started with the publication of a revealing document, the Davids rapport, that almost caused cabinet crises... full story


By GERBEN SOLLEVELD
from Rotterdam, The NETHERLANDS