The metro fare increase of just three cents was merely a trigger for deeper societal discontent. The protests were fueled by decades of inequality stemming from neoliberal economic policies, which led to widespread privatization and class disparities. The underlying issues included dissatisfaction with the government's inaction and the privatization of essential services, which disproportionately affected the lower classes.
Salvador Allende, a Marxist, implemented policies focused on nationalization, particularly of industries like copper mining, which were previously controlled by U.S. companies. He also introduced planned economic measures, setting fixed prices for goods. However, these policies led to economic instability, inflation, and a hostile business environment, partly due to U.S. economic sanctions and internal sabotage.
Pinochet's regime shifted Chile towards a neoliberal economic model, emphasizing privatization and market-driven policies. This led to significant economic growth, but the benefits were unevenly distributed, favoring the wealthy. The privatization of sectors like education, healthcare, and pensions created deep inequalities, which persist today and were a major factor in the 2019 protests.
In September 2022, Chileans voted against adopting a new constitution, with 63% opposing it. The proposed constitution was considered highly progressive, including provisions for environmental rights, gender equality, and indigenous autonomy. However, it was seen as too radical by many, and misinformation campaigns by right-wing groups further swayed public opinion against it.
Chilean history textbooks primarily focus on two periods: pre-Columbian times and the post-Columbian era. The pre-Columbian section is brief due to a lack of written records, while the post-Columbian section emphasizes the Spanish conquest and Chile's independence in 1818. Key events like the Pacific War, which shaped Chile's modern borders, are also highlighted.
Chile's education system is highly stratified, with quality education largely accessible only through private schools. Students from public schools often face limited opportunities to attend top universities, perpetuating a cycle of inequality. This system reflects broader societal disparities, where access to resources and opportunities is heavily influenced by socioeconomic status.
The Pacific War (1879-1884) was a pivotal conflict between Chile and a coalition of Peru and Bolivia. Chile's victory allowed it to annex significant territories, including the nitrate-rich Atacama Desert, which fueled its economy for decades. The war also solidified Chile's dominance in the region and shaped its modern borders, particularly with Bolivia, which lost its access to the sea.
Chile's healthcare system is divided into public and private sectors. Private hospitals offer advanced facilities and attract highly trained doctors, while public hospitals are overcrowded and underfunded. This disparity means that those who can afford private healthcare receive better treatment, while lower-income individuals often face long waits and substandard care in public hospitals.
The U.S. played a significant role in destabilizing Allende's government through covert operations, including funding opposition groups, encouraging strikes, and supporting military factions. The goal was to undermine Allende's socialist policies, which threatened U.S. economic interests in Chile, particularly in the copper industry. This culminated in the 1973 coup led by Augusto Pinochet.
Young people in Chile face challenges such as high unemployment, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and difficulties in accessing affordable housing. The privatization of education and healthcare also creates barriers to upward mobility. Additionally, many young Chileans are disillusioned with the political system and the slow pace of social reforms.
本期是《拉美恰恰恰》系列的第23期。目的地是智利,“壮游者”是牧寒,他在智利用“沙发客”的身份进入到普通人家里,在和“沙发主”的交往中进行了一次文化之旅,带我们从历史、政治到日常生活,从多个角度再去窥探智利。在本期,聊到了智利作为南美国家的“优等生”,也存在长期的不平等问题,导致了2019年的抗议活动,也探讨了背后的社会矛盾。又回顾了阿连德时期和1973年的政变,以及皮诺切特时代的政治和社会变化,这是智利历史上的一个转折点。当然,牧寒和沙发主们的交流也有接地气的一面,他们进入市场,分享居家食物,也聊到全世界年轻人们都关心的话题,比如找工作、买房和结婚……
|故事节点|
04:47 第一个沙发主拜伦
11:57 话题:不平等和2019年暴乱
24:17 阿连德和1973年的政变
31:20 国有化、计划经济和阿连德的困局
34:14 大增长、清除异己和双面皮诺切特
45:33 话题:新总统的宪法改革为何失败?
51:18 智利的历史课本里有什么?
53:22 第二个沙发主弗兰克和他的朋友们
57:58 食物交流:智利菜、芝麻油和人参茶
66:06 话题:找工作、买房和结婚
71:43 第三个沙发主Coco
76:22 圣地亚哥旅行私人推荐
|壮游者|
李牧寒:试图依靠写作谋生的背包客。“麦哲伦广播”主播。
|主播|
Yang:在两百年公园怒走10公里的一名男子。
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