Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera Dies in Helicopter Crash

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Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera Dies in Helicopter Crash
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Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera, who served two terms and oversaw the dramatic rescue of 33 trapped miners in 2010, has died in a helicopter crash at the age of 74. Three others aboard the aircraft survived the crash, which occurred near the town of Lago Ranco. Piñera's death has prompted national mourning and tributes from across Latin America's political spectrum. His legacy includes rapid economic growth during his first term, but his second term was marked by social unrest. His leftist successor, Gabriel Boric, has declared three days of mourning and a state funeral, while leaders across the region have expressed sadness at his passing.

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