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Metrotrén Rancagua
The Metrotrén (Spanish compound for ''metro'', ' subway' + ''tren'', 'train') was a Chilean commuter rail and regional rail service operated by the state-owned rail company EFE. The system started as a line between Santiago and San Fernando, unifying between them the city of Rancagua and 23 other towns in the Metropolitan and O'Higgins regions. This line was first connected with the Santiago Metro at Alameda station, which gave the name to the service. In 2017, after 5 years of renovation, the service was split into two, a fully renovated, commuter service between Santiago and Nos, a neighborhood in San Bernardo, in the south of the city, and an regional rail between Santiago and Rancagua. This caused the suppression of all Metrotren services to San Fernando, a second connection with the Santiago Metro at Lo Valledor station, and the integration of the Santiago-Nos service to the Metropolitan Movility Network, introducing the railway services into Santiago's integrated pub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PNR Metro Commuter Line
The PNR Metro Commuter Line was a commuter rail line operated by the Philippine National Railways. It was first inaugurated as the Metro Manila Commuter Service in 1970, and originally served the North Main Line and the South Main Line, as well as the defunct Carmona and Guadalupe branch lines. Since then, it adopted several names such as Metrotrak and Metrotren, before adopting PNR Metro Commuter Line in the late 2000s. The line was also nicknamed the ''Orange Line'' due to its designation in the 1970s. The line had 36 stations serving Metro Manila and Laguna. It was divided into two sections which met at Tutuban station in Tondo, Manila. The Metro North Commuter section ran from Tutuban to Governor Pascual station in Malabon and was colored light green on the system map of PNR. On the other hand, the Metro South Commuter section ran from Tutuban to IRRI station in Los Baños, Laguna and was colored orange on the system map of PNR. Some stations connected to LRT Line 1 (Metro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago
Santiago (, ; ), also known as Santiago de Chile (), is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is located in the country's central valley and is the center of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which has a population of seven million, representing 40% of Chile's total population. Most of the city is situated between above sea level. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago has served as the capital city of Chile since colonial times. The city features a downtown core characterized by 19th-century neoclassical architecture and winding side streets with a mix of Art Deco, Gothic Revival, and other styles. Santiago's cityscape is defined by several standalone hills and the fast-flowing Mapocho River, which is lined by parks such as Parque Bicentenario, Parque Forestal, and Parque de la Familia. The Andes Mountains are visible from most parts of the city and contribute to a smog problem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago Boys
The Chicago Boys were a group of Chilean economists prominent around the 1970s and 1980s, the majority of whom were educated at the Department of Economics of the University of Chicago under Larry Sjaastad, Milton Friedman, and Arnold Harberger, or at its affiliate in the economics department at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. After they finished their studies and returned to Latin America, they adopted positions in numerous South American governments including the military dictatorship of Chile (1973–1990), as economic advisors. Many of them reached the highest positions within those governments. Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher were influenced by Chile's policies and economic reforms. History The term "Chicago Boys" has been used at least as early as the 1980s to describe Latin American economists who studied or identified with the liberal economic theories then taught at the University of Chicago, popularly known as the Chicago school of economics, even thou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augusto Pinochet
Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte (25 November 1915 – 10 December 2006) was a Chilean military officer and politician who was the dictator of Military dictatorship of Chile, Chile from 1973 to 1990. From 1973 to 1981, he was the leader of the Government Junta of Chile (1973), military junta, which in 1974 declared him President of Chile, President of the Republic and thus the dictator of Chile; in 1980, 1980 Chilean constitutional referendum, a referendum approved Chilean Constitution of 1980, a new constitution confirming him in the office, after which he served as ''de jure'' president from 1981 to 1990. His time in office remains the longest of any Chilean ruler.Carlos Huneeus, Huneeus, Carlos (2007)Las consecuencias del caso Pinochet en la política chilena Centro de. Estudios de la Realidad Contemporánea. Augusto Pinochet rose through the ranks of the Chilean Army to become General Chief of Staff in early 1972 before being appointed its List of comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Dictatorship Of Chile (1973-1990)
An authoritarian military dictatorship ruled Chile for seventeen years, between 11 September 1973 and 11 March 1990. The dictatorship was established after the democratically elected socialist government of Salvador Allende was overthrown in a coup d'état backed by the United States on 11 September 1973. During this time, the country was ruled by a military junta headed by General Augusto Pinochet. The military used the breakdown of democracy and the economic crisis that took place during Allende's presidency to justify its seizure of power. The dictatorship presented its mission as a "national reconstruction". The coup was the result of multiple forces, including pressure from conservative groups, certain political parties, union strikes and other domestic unrest, as well as international factors. The regime was characterized by the systematic suppression of political parties and the persecution of dissidents to an extent unprecedented in the history of Chile. Overall, the r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lo Espejo
Lo Espejo is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, southwest of Santiago Centro. It is the most population density commune in the country. Demographics According to the 1999 census of the National Statistics Institute, Lo Espejo spans an area of and has 112,800 inhabitants (55,478 men and 57,322 women), and the commune is an entirely urban area. The population fell by 6.1% (7,275 persons) between the 1990 and 1999 censuses. The 2006 population was projected at 106,819 persons, a 5.3% decline. Statistics *Average annual household income: US$23,881 ( PPP, 2006) *Population below poverty line: 20.1% (2006) *Regional quality of life index: 71.90, mid-low, 36 out of 52 (2005) *Human Development Index: 0.657, 226 out of 341 (2003) Administration As a commune, Lo Espejo is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2024-2028 alcaldesa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batuco, Santiago
Batuco is a locality of Chile, situated in the commune of Lampa. Its population was 16,784 as of the 2017 census. Geography Batuco is located in the Chacabuco portion of the Santiago Metropolitan Region. Lo Solar lies directly south of Batuco and Huertos Familiares lies directly north of Batuco. Batuco is 17 miles (28 km) northwest from downtown Santiago and 48 miles (77 km) to Valparaíso. Landmarks Approximately 2 miles (3 km) northwest of Batuco, exists a lagoon commonly known as the Batuco lagoon with a surface area of about 300 hectares. A majority of the land around the lagoon is a wetland. Together, the lagoon and wetland are known for their variety of bird species. The lagoon also contains large levels of nutrients, phosphorus, nitrogen and chlorophyll. Gallery File:2019-10-31 14-04-28 Batuco.jpg, Part of Batuco from above. File:Estación de Batuco, comuna de Lampa, Chile.jpg, Abandoned railroad in Batuco. File:Estación de Batuco2, comuna de Lampa, Chile.jpg, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melipilla
Melipilla (Mapudungun for "four Pillans") is a Chilean Communes of Chile, commune and Capital (political), capital List of cities in Chile, city of the Melipilla Province, province of the same name. It is part of the Santiago Metropolitan Region and is a significant satellite city of the Chilean capital. The Melipilla commune borders 10 other communes, María Pinto, and a portion of Curacaví to the north; San Pedro, Chile, San Pedro and Alhué to the south; Isla de Maipo, El Monte, Chile, El Monte, Peñaflor, Chile, Peñaflor, Padre Hurtado in the Talagante Province, and Paine, Chile, Paine in the Maipo Province to the east; and San Antonio, Chile, San Antonio in the Valparaíso Region. It has an area of . According to the 2017 census, the commune alone has 123,627 residents and is projected to have 141,612 residents by 2020. Climate History The area has been inhabited since the last Glacial period, glaciation (approx. 11,000 BC). From there, groups of hunters and gatherers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Metropolitana De Movilidad
Red Metropolitana de Movilidad (English: ''Metropolitan Mobility Network''; named Transantiago until March 2019) is a public transport system that serves Santiago, the capital of Chile. It is considered the most ambitious transport reform undertaken by a developing country according to the World Resources Institute. The system, largely influenced by Bogotá, Colombia's TransMilenio and Curitiba, Brazil's RIT, was introduced on February 10, 2007. It standardized bus routes and eliminated redundancy of same; redundancies were commonplace in the old system, which was run by thousands of independent bus operators. The system combines local (feeder) bus lines, main bus lines and the Metro (subway) network. It includes an integrated fare system, which allows passengers to make bus-to-bus or bus-to-metro transfers for the price of one ticket, using a single contactless smart card. Transantiago's implementation was problematic, as the decreased bus fleet and the newer routes have proved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lo Valledor Metro Station
Lo Valledor is a station on the Santiago Metro in Santiago, Chile. It is underground, between the stations ''Cerrillos'' and ''Presidente Pedro Aguirre Cerda'' on the same line. It is located on the Carlos Valdovinos Avenue, in the commune of Pedro Aguirre Cerda Pedro Abelino Aguirre Cerda (; February 6, 1879 – November 25, 1941) was a Chilean political figure, educator, and lawyer who served as the 22nd president of Chile from 1938 until his death in 1941. He was Political moderate, moderate. A me .... It was named after the Lo Valledor Market, the biggest open market for fruits, vegetables, groceries and meat in the country, as well as a neighbourhood in the surrounded area. The station was opened on 2 November 2017 as part of the inaugural section of the line, between Cerrillos and Los Leones. References Santiago Metro stations Railway stations in Chile opened in 2017 Santiago Metro Line 6 {{Chile-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Bernardo (Chile)
San Bernardo () is a city in Chile, located within the Greater Santiago metropolitan area. It is both a commune and the capital of Maipo Province, in the Santiago Metropolitan Region. San Bernardo also serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Bernardo. Demographics According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, San Bernardo covers an area of and has a population of 246,762 (121,535 men and 125,227 women). Of this population, 241,138 (97.7%) lived in urban areas, while 5,624 (2.3%) resided in rural areas. The population increased by 29.3% (55,905 people) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.. Statistics *Population: 286,228 (2006 projection)Sistema de Información Regional Ministry of Planning of Chile. *Average annual household income: US$16,035 ( [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alameda Railway Station
Central Station (), also known as Alameda station, is a major railway station in Santiago, Chile. It serves the south of the country and is the city's primary railway hub. After the closure of Estación Mapocho, Mapocho, it became the only major railway station in Santiago. It is on the Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, facing Matucana avenue. Overview The station opened in 1885, with the building designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1897 and its metallic structure built by the French firm Schneider Electric, Schneider of Le Creusot. In 1983, it was declared a National Monuments of Chile, National Monument by the Chilean government, protecting it by law from demolition or remodeling. It has long been a reference point for travellers and locals; becoming so well known that it gave the name to the municipality and Communes of Chile, commune where it is located, Estación Central, Chile, Estación Central. In recent years, the station has undergone a revival as the governmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
