The first round of the presidential election will take place in Chile on Sunday. This is likely to lead to a decision on the direction the country will take. Felipe Rojas Cortés from the Methodist Church in Chile reports on the mood and background, the feared consequences for migrants, and a dilemma facing the church. He also draws parallels with Europe.
In September, we bid farewell to Flavia Contreras and Roman Gnägi, our coordinators in South America. Before they embark on new paths, we asked them to look back on their most moving moments, share their successes - and perhaps even reveal a few secrets from their project work.
Silvia Marillán Romero has been responsible for the peace project in Temuco for over a year. She ensures that the indigenous Mapuche, Chilean settlers and the state remain in dialog. Read here how she is getting on with her work, what she has learned and where she is recovering:
Thousands of refugees live in Switzerland. Their presence repeatedly leads to discussions in society and politics. Perhaps a look at Chile can help.
