The present-day country of Chile has endured a very turbulent past. The people have been led through the years by a variety of different leaders, philosophies, and constitutions. The first structured government was formed in 1810 and lasted until the "Battle of Rancagua" in 1814. This period was known as Patria Vieja in which a temporary constitution gave powers to the Chilean congress. The era of the Patria Vieja came to an end in 1814 when power was …showed first 75 words of 1241 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1241 total…e, there is still tension between the military and the government. In Chile, the people experienced a period of harsh rule under the Pinochet dictatorship where many human rights violations were committed. Venezuela has not experienced anything similar to that for many years. The history of Chile is one of the more turbulent ones in Latin America as opposed to Venezuela, which is considered one of the most stable democracies in Latin America.