"Chile Mourns Former President Sebastián Piñera's Tragic Death"

Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera's tragic death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from leaders across Latin America's ideological spectrum, highlighting his unique personality and politics. The reaction to his passing also underscores the potential for a more civil politics among Latin American leaders, with the benefits extending to economic and geopolitical realms. Greater trade, investment, and infrastructure among Latin American countries could lead to significant economic growth and job creation, but low trust among leaders and a profound ideological divide have hindered progress. However, examples of civility, such as Piñera's successor in Chile and a Mercosur summit, offer hope for a less ideologically driven, more state-to-state relationship among nations in the region.