"Former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera Dies in Helicopter Crash at 74"

Former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera died in a helicopter crash in southern Chile, prompting an outpouring of condolences from Latin American leaders. Pinera, who served two terms as president, was known for overseeing economic growth and a successful COVID-19 vaccination campaign. His presidency was also marked by violent protests against inequality and accusations of human rights violations. Pinera, a successful businessman, was a Harvard-trained economist and a major shareholder in various enterprises. Despite his government's economic achievements, many Chileans felt he did not do enough to address deep inequality and education inadequacies.