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32-596: San Esteban also owns the San José Mine in Copiapó , Chile , where 33 miners were trapped underground for 69 days after a mining accident on August 5, 2010 . Chile has a long tradition in mining, which developed during the 20th century and made the country the world's top producer of copper . Since 2000, an average of 34 people have died every year in mining accidents in Chile, with a high of 43 in 2008, according to

64-452: A collapse had occurred at 14:00 local time, and rescue efforts began the next day. The National Emergencies Office of Chile that day issued a list of 33 trapped and possibly deceased miners, that included Franklin Lobos , a retired footballer, and Carlos Mamani, a Bolivian national. 17 days later on August 22 the miners were found to be alive, but trapped. It was not until 69 days after

96-529: A geologist was killed in the mine, and led to its closure. In May 2008, SERNAGEOMIN – Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (National Geology and Mining Service) resumed mining operations at the San José Mine. In July 2010, miner Gino Cortés lost a leg in an accident. Compañía Minera San Esteban (English: San Esteban Mining Company ) advised national authorities on 5 August 2010 that a collapse had occurred at 14:00 local time, and rescue efforts began

128-684: A long sloping roadway with many spiral turns (a diagram shows ten turns), not by a vertical mineshaft . According to Terra, the mine's annual sales surpassed 20 million dollars . Between 2003 and 2010, several mining accidents occurred in the mine, causing at least three deaths. In 2007, a geologist was killed in the mine, which led to its closure. It was reopened in May 2008 by SERNAGEOMIN – Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (National Geology and Mining Service) . In July 2010, miner Gino Cortés lost one of his legs in an accident. Compañía Minera San Esteban advised national authorities on 5 August 2010 that

160-457: A person can run for candidacy if they have not previously served as president. The incumbent president, in accordance with the constitution, completes their corresponding term on 11 March of the immediate year after the election. The president-elect takes office the same day. If the President is unable to perform his or her duties, the President's powers are usually temporarily transferred to

192-555: A review of data collected by the state regulatory agency Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería de Chile (abbreviated Sernageomin). The Compañía Minera San Esteban Primera (CMSE) is notorious in the mineral-rich region and, according to an official with the Chilean Safety Association , eight workers have died inside the company's mines in the 12 years to 2010. Between 2004 and 2010, the company received 42 fines for breaching safety regulations. The San Jose Mine

224-414: A six-year term, without an immediate reelection. Under the 2005 constitutional reform, the president serves for four years without the possibility of immediate reelection for one more term. A former president may run for office once again after serving their initial term, but only in an election following their successor, as it is not allowed to run for consecutive terms. There is no limit to how many times

256-483: A symbol of the authority of the first president with the assumption of office by President José Joaquín Prieto in 1831. It is composed of three stripes with the colors of the Chilean flag, it is sewn by hand and measured approximately 75 cm (30 in) long and 13 cm (5.1 in) wide. From the nineteenth century a single sash was maintained that was transferred from president to president until 1915, due to

288-404: Is considering bankruptcy after the miners are rescued. San José is the only mine owned by San Esteban. President of Chile Sebastián Piñera said on October 12 that "the mine will remain closed until security measures that guard the life and dignity of the workers are established." President of Chile The President of Chile ( Spanish : Presidente de Chile ), officially known as

320-564: Is located 45 kilometers northwest of Copiapó . It began operations in 1889. In 1957, Jorge Kemeny Letay, a Hungarian immigrant founded the San Esteban Mining Company ( Spanish : Compañía Minera San Esteban ). The San José Mine ( Spanish : Mina San José ) is a small copper - gold mine located near Copiapó , Atacama Region , Chile . The mine was the site of a 2010 collapse which trapped 33 miners 700 metres (2,300 ft) underground. Its workings are reached by

352-494: Is located 45 kilometers northwest of Copiapó. The mine began operations in 1889. In 1957, Jorge Kemeny Letay, a Hungarian immigrant founded the San Esteban Mining Company ( Spanish : Compañía Minera San Esteban ). According to Terra, the mine's annual sales surpassed 20 million dollars . Between 2003 and 2010, several mining accidents occurred in the mine, causing at least three deaths. In 2007,

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384-520: Is the La Moneda Palace in the capital Santiago . Michelle Bachelet was the first female president of Chile and served from 2006 to 2010 and from 2014 to 2018. Since 2022, Gabriel Boric is the current president, having won the 2021 Chilean general election and taking office on 11 March 2022. The origins of Chile as a nation can be traced to 1541, when it was separated from the existing Viceroyalty of Peru by King Charles I , creating

416-585: The Minister of the Interior under the title of " Vice President ". However, this is not a substantive position. Rather, the holder of the position fulfills the duties of the President only for as long as the President is incapacitated or a vacancy occurs. If the President and the Minister of the Interior are both temporarily unavailable, the next minister of the government, in the order of succession, becomes

448-618: The President of the Republic of Chile ( Spanish : Presidente de la República de Chile ), is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of Chile . The president is responsible for both government administration and state administration. Although its role and significance have changed over time , and its position and relations with other actors in the national political organization have also evolved, it remains one of

480-550: The "Vice President". The consent of the Senate is required for the Vice President to exercise the duties of the President. A partial constitutional amendment in 2011 established the order of presidential succession in the order of Minister of the Interior, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of National Defense. Names of incumbents as of 2023 : The presidential sash , used initially by Bernardo O'Higgins , became

512-488: The Chilean Constitution. Article 26 detail the electoral requirements. The president shall be elected by direct ballot, with an absolute majority of the votes validly cast. A two-round system is used. In order to win the election in the first round, the winning candidate's party must receive more than 50 percent of the valid votes leaving out of the count blank and spoiled votes. The election shall be held

544-486: The collapse on October 13, 2010, that the first miner, Florencio Ávalos, was rescued. All 33 were eventually rescued. San Esteban Mining Company is considering bankruptcy. San José is the only mine owned by San Esteban. President of Chile Sebastián Piñera said on October 12 that "the mine will remain closed until security measures that guard the life and dignity of the workers are established." San Jos%C3%A9 Mine The San José Mine ( Spanish : Mina San José )

576-410: The exceptional possibility of his reelection in the 1988 plebiscite . Then, in the transition to democracy the 1989 referendum established a first transitional four-year presidential term (1990–1994), followed by common eight-year terms, without the possibility of immediate reelection. However, in 4 March 1994 (a week before Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle took office) the presidential period was reduced to

608-474: The first election, limited to the two candidates with the highest relative majorities. Then, the candidate with the majority of valid votes in that round is elected president. Previously, under the 1925 constitution, the Congress of Chile elected the president in the run-off, including (notably) in the 1970 Chilean presidential election . Under the 1828 constitution, the president served for four years, without

640-493: The height differences between the outgoing Ramón Barros Luco and the elected Juan Luis Sanfuentes , so a new sash had to be designed. Since that date, each president has had his or her own presidential sash, which is used only in official ceremonies. The O'Higgins Pioche , which is considered the symbol of presidential power and is placed at the lower end of the presidential sash, is a star of five ends of about 7 cm (2.8 in) in diameter, enameled in red. It dates back to

672-556: The highest-paid miners in South America . Although the accident itself has put into question mine safety in Chile, serious accidents in large mines are rare, particularly in those owned by the state copper mining company, Codelco, or by multinational companies. However, smaller mines such as the one at San José have generally lower safety standards. Mine workers at this mine were paid around 20% higher wages than at other Chilean mines, due to its poor safety record. The San José Mine

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704-663: The medals of the Legion of Merit and remained intact until the coup d'état of 1973, when it disappeared during the bombing of the La Moneda palace. During the military regime of Augusto Pinochet a replica of the pioche was created, based on photographs of the original. It is only used together with the presidential sash. The president of Chile traditionally used an elegant horse drawn "Bandeja" Carriage imported from France by President José Manuel Balmaceda for ceremonial events until president Salvador Allende , not wanting to project

736-487: The most prominent political offices in the country. It is also considered one of the key institutions that form the "Historic Constitution of Chile," and is crucial to the country's political stability. Under the current Constitution , adopted in 1980 , the president serves a four-year term and is not eligible for immediate re-election. The shorter term (previously it was six years) allows for synchronized parliamentary and presidential elections. The president's official seat

768-474: The new Kingdom of Chile . The head of state continued to be the king, but he was represented locally by the Royal Governor . The Constitution of 1980 , with its 2005 amendment, outlines the qualifications for becoming president. To be eligible, the individual must be a natural-born Chilean citizen or born abroad to Chilean parents or grandparents. They must also be at least 35 years old and meet all

800-432: The next day. National Emergencies Office of Chile reported that day a list of 33 trapped and possibly deceased miners, that included Franklin Lobos , a retired footballer, and Carlos Mamani, a Bolivian miner. The miners were found alive 17 days later, on August 22. Nonetheless, it was not until 69 days after the collapse on October 13, 2010, that the first miner, Florencio Ávalos, was rescued. San Esteban Mining Company

832-446: The possibility of immediate reelection for one more term. In 1833, the presidential period was changed to five years, with a possibility of immediate reelection for one more term, limited to two consecutive terms. Then by a constitutional reform in 1878, possibility for reelection became disallowed. Under the 1925 constitution, the president served for a six-year term, without the possibility of immediate reelection. Non-consecutive election

864-488: The requirements for becoming a Senator . In addition, the president must have the right to vote as a fully Chilean citizen , which includes being at least 18 years of age, not having been sentenced to a severe punishment, not having lost the right to vote due to insanity, not having been tried or condemned for a serious crime or terrorist conduct, nor condemned by the Constitutional Court under Article 8 of

896-399: The third Sunday of November of the year immediately before the end of the administration of the president then holding office. Should there be more than two candidates in the presidential election, none of them obtaining more than half of the votes validly cast, a new election shall be held. The second election ("balloting"), in the manner determined by law, shall be held the fourth Sunday after

928-482: The voice of the workers when they say that there is danger or risk," said Javier Castillo, secretary of the trade union that represents miners and a former miner at the San José mine. "Nobody listens to us. Then they say we're right. If they would have believed the workers, we would not be lamenting this now," said Gerardo Núñez, head of the union at a nearby Candelaria Norte mine. Chilean copper mine workers are among

960-417: Was a small copper - gold mine located near Copiapó , Atacama Region , Chile . The mine became known internationally for its collapse in 2010, which trapped 33 miners 700 metres (2,300 ft) underground. Its workings are reached by a long sloping roadway with many spiral turns (a diagram shows ten turns), not by a vertical mineshaft . It was converted into a tourist attraction. The San José Mine

992-420: Was possible, as seen with Jorge Alessandri (president 1958-1964) running a close second in the momentous election of 1970 , although ultimately it did not occur. In the original text of the 1980 constitution, the president served for an eight-year term without the possibility of immediate reelection. Some transitory disposals, fixed during the military dictatorship of the general Augusto Pinochet , allowed

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1024-589: Was shut down in 2007 when relatives of a miner who had died in an accident sued company executives, but was reopened in 2008 despite failing to comply with all regulations. The matter is still under investigation according to mining committee Senator Baldo Prokurica. Due to budget constraints, there were only three inspectors for the Atacama Region 's 884 mines. CMSE had ignored warnings and worker-initiated lawsuits concerning unsafe working conditions in its mines. CMSE's management operates "without listening to

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