Chile Hurtles Toward Showdown Over Billions in Pension Cash

  • Congress approved third round of early pension withdrawals
  • Some opposition lawmakers threaten to impeach president
Sebastian Pinera, Chile’s president, speaks during the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate in a video screenshot on Thursday, April 22, 2021.Source: White House/Bloomberg
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Chile’s congress gave its final approval to legislation allowing billions of dollars in fresh pension withdrawals, setting up a showdown with President Sebastian Pinera that’s likely to compound political tensions.