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2004 in Chile

Explore 5 historical events and records for Chile in 2004.

Historical records for Chile in 2004

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April

Chile-South Korea Free Trade Agreement

Lagos Escobar, Ricardo Froilan ยท Santiago ยท President of Chile ยท Government / Government of Chile

Leads Chile when its free trade agreement with South Korea enters into force.

May

New Civil Marriage Law

Lagos Escobar, Ricardo Froilan ยท Santiago ยท President of Chile ยท Government / Government of Chile

Promulgates a new civil marriage law that introduces divorce into Chilean law.

Other events (month unknown)

AUGE Health Reform

Lagos Escobar, Ricardo Froilan ยท Santiago ยท President of Chile ยท Government / Government of Chile

Promulgates health reforms guaranteeing treatment for a defined group of medical conditions.

Departure from Defense Ministry

Bachelet Jeria, Michelle ยท Santiago ยท Minister of Defense ยท Government / Government of Chile

Michelle Bachelet left the defense ministry as her public profile grew ahead of the next presidential election. Her ministerial experience helped establish her as a national political leader.

Forest of the Pygmies

Allende, Isabel ยท Arts / Literature

Allende published Forest of the Pygmies, concluding her young-adult adventure trilogy.

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