In what is actually not that uncommon, Chilean Presidenta Michelle Bachelet fired and replaced five ministers in her cabinet. The five positions were economy, mining, public works, agriculture and planning ministers. A new interior minister was also named after a surprise resignation last week. All of the new ministers have long histories in the Chilean government. The move was made in part, according to some analysts, to boost Bachelet's sagging approval rating which suffered a huge fall after the failure to implement a new public transport system in the capital, Santiago and the lack of economic benefits to the general population linked to a growth in the copper industry (Chile is the world's #3 copper producer)."I have decided to introduce changes to the Cabinet to face the second half of my presidential term," Bachelet said in announcing the new ministers.Sources : El Mercurio, Reuters, Canada.com
Bachelet did not fail at "implementing a new transportation system". This is a very complex issue which involves the people that live on the outskirts of Santiago. Although it has been going poorly, the system is not a failure. I used to ride it everyday from July through September and the worst I ever experienced was a half hour wait. So although the system needs much improvement, it is definately not a failure. In fact, I think the system is a better base for a future transport system that has room to grow.
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