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Social Unrest in Colombia and Chile: causes and cures

Why did Colombia and Chile experience bouts of social unrest and street violence recently? What are the roots of this discontent and what can be done about it? Might a new social contract in those countries provide a way out?
Why did Colombia and Chile experience bouts of social unrest and street violence recently? What are the roots of this discontent and what can be done about it? Might a new social contract in those countries provide a way out?
Tuesday 9 November 2021 | 1 hour 37 minutes 3 seconds

Two former presidents, Juan Manuel Santos from Colombia and Ricardo Lagos from Chile, discuss the issues with LSE Director Minouche Shafik and economist Mauricio Cárdenas.