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2015 in Chile

Explore 7 historical events and records for Chile in 2015.

Historical records for Chile in 2015

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April

Civil Union Agreement

Bachelet Jeria, Michelle · Santiago · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Promulgates legislation establishing civil unions for same-sex and opposite-sex couples.

Electoral System Reform

Bachelet Jeria, Michelle · Santiago · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Replaces the binomial congressional electoral system with a proportional representation system.

May

2015 FA Cup Final Goal

Sanchez, Alexis · Wembley · Forward · Sport / Football

Scores a spectacular long-range goal as Arsenal defeat Aston Villa 4-0 in the FA Cup final.

July

Copa América Winning Penalty

Sanchez, Alexis · Santiago · Forward · Sport / Football

Sánchez converted the decisive penalty with a Panenka-style finish as Chile beat Argentina in the Copa América final, securing the country's first continental championship.

Other events (month unknown)

Constitutional Process Announcement

Bachelet Jeria, Michelle · Santiago · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

President Bachelet announced a staged process of civic education and public consultation on constitutional reform. The initiative sought broader citizen participation in proposals for a new basic law.

PFA Team of the Year Selection

Sanchez, Alexis · England · Forward · Sport / Football

After an influential first Premier League season for Arsenal, Sánchez was selected for the Professional Footballers' Association Team of the Year in recognition of his attacking performances.

The Japanese Lover

Allende, Isabel · Arts / Literature

Allende published The Japanese Lover, tracing a romance shaped by history and migration.

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