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Tragic News: Former Chilean President Piñera Dies in Helicopter Crash

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Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera, a two-term leader and billionaire, tragically passed away in a helicopter crash at 74. The incident has deeply saddened many.

Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera, a prominent figure who served two terms and was known for his successful business ventures, has tragically died in a helicopter crash at the age of 74. The news of his passing has shocked the nation and the international community. Chinese President Xi Jinping extended his condolences to Chilean President Gabriel Boric over the unfortunate event.

The details surrounding Piñera's death indicate that he drowned as a result of the helicopter crash, adding a heartbreaking layer to the tragedy. This event comes at a challenging time for Chile, already reeling from devastating wildfires that have claimed lives and caused widespread destruction.

Chilean investigators have launched a probe into the crash that claimed the life of the former president, shedding light on the circumstances leading to this fatal incident. Piñera, a significant political figure who brought a conservative voice to Chilean leadership, leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered by many.

As the nation mourns the loss of Sebastián Piñera, the impact of his death reverberates through Chilean society and beyond. His contributions to politics and business have left a lasting mark on the country, and his untimely passing has left a void that will be difficult to fill.

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Sebastián Piñera: Former president of Chile dies in helicopter crash (BBC News)

Chilean ex-President Sebastián Piñera, who served two terms and was also a billionaire businessman, has died in a helicopter crash at the age of 74.

Xi extends condolences over passing of Chile's ex-president Pinera (Xinhua)

BEIJING, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message of condolences to Chilean President Gabriel Boric over the passing of ...

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Former Chile President Pinera drowned following helicopter crash (The Star Online)

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera died from asphyxiation due to submersion after the helicopter he was piloting crashed into a ...

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Former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash ... (UPI.com)

Former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera died in a helicopter crash, officials said. He was 74 years old.

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Former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera killed in helicopter ... (CNN)

CNN's Patrick Oppmann looks at the circumstances surrounding a helicopter crash that killed former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera.

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Former Chilean president Piñera dies in tragic helicopter crash (Samaa News)

This poignant moment of mourning comes at a challenging time for Chile, already grappling with the aftermath of devastating wildfires that claimed the lives ...

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Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera Dies in Helicopter Crash (Democracy Now!)

In more news from Chile, former President Sebastián Piñera died Tuesday in a helicopter crash. He first served from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2022 ...

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Chilean ex-President Piñera drowned after a crash in a helicopter ... (The Associated Press)

Chilean prosecutors have released more details about the death of former President Sebastian Piñera.

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Chilean ex-President Piñera drowned after a crash in a helicopter ... (ABC News)

Chilean prosecutors have released more details about the death of former President Sebastian Piñera. ByPATRICIA LUNA Associated Press.

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Chile begins funeral services for former President Pinera (Reuters)

The remains of Chile's former President Sebastian Pinera arrived at the country's former Congress in Santiago on Wednesday, where friends, family and the ...

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Chilean investigators open probe after R44 crash kills former ... (Flightglobal)

Chilean investigators have opened an inquiry after a helicopter crash in the Los Rios region which claimed the life of the country's former president, ...

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Sebastián Piñera, former Chilean president and billionaire mogul ... (The Boston Globe)

Dr. Piñera twice served as president, becoming the first conservative leader in the country decades after a brutal right-wing dictatorship.

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Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera killed in helicopter ... (Key Biscayne Independent)

Chile Interior Minister Carolina Tohá confirmed the death of the former president. No further details were immediately released about the cause of the accident.

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Chilean Ex-President Piñera Drowned After a Crash in a Helicopter ... (Khaosod English)

Chilean prosecutors on Wednesday released more details about the death of former President Sebastian Piñera, saying he drowned.

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A sensible conservative dies in Chile — as sensible conservatism ... (WLRN)

COMMENTARY It's sad but apt that a sensible conservative like former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera dies as sensible conservatism is being killed in the ...

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