If you aren't aware that Chile just rescued 33 miners from the depths of the earth and brought them back into the light of day, then you have either been living under a rock or you blind. It's all over the news. Those miners have, rightfully so, turned overnight into international sensations. But what does all this mean for Chile?
So let's recap rewinding back a year: Chile = South American country, struggling to pull itself out of grinding poverty. Then February 27, A massive earthquake hits Chile. As Chile struggles to rebuild, Sebastian Pinera is elected president of Chile. Mr. Pinera, was already a private business success before he turned to politics. Since then Pinera has been rebuilding Chile and moving it forward.
Then in August, a mine collapsed in Chile. It was found that 33 Miners were still alive but trapped in a small cavern underneath the ground. In previous years, it would have been a death sentence. But Chile refused to let that happen. They outsourced to the rest of the world and brought in mining experts from all over to help them rescue the miners.
But more importantly than Chile's willingness to ask for help has been the world's willingness to support Chile! As the Chile has rejoiced over the rescue the rest of the world rejoiced too.
Watch in the future for the rise of Chile. As Chile reforms its image it is making friends all over the world. It is setting itself up to be a regional powerhouse.
In short, Don't underestimate Chile!
~The Extemp Guy
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