Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Chile to Observe August 30 as Missing Detainee Day

Sources: Full text of President Bachelet's speech and Chile public holidays. In a speech before the National Congress, yesterday, Chilean President, Michelle Bachelet, announced the observance of August 30 as the Día Nacional del Detenido Desaparecido (national day of the missing detainee).

Analysis: This new day is expected to be simply observed, perhaps with an annual ceremony, but will not affect business life and schools.