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'''Valparaíso''' is a [[Chile]]an city and port. The National Congress is located in the city since the [[Augusto Pinochet regime (Chile, 1973–90)|Augusto Pinochet Military Government]].
'''Valparaíso''' is a [[Chile]]an city and port. The National Congress is located in the city since the [[Augusto Pinochet regime (Chile, 1973–90)|Augusto Pinochet Military Government]].
It was an important port during the [[Spanish Empire]] times, being the main port of Chile to this day.
In the 19th Century, the city was prosperous and was very important for the [[British Empire]] since it was easy to store merchandise in the city. The British influenced a lot the city, even creating [[Soccer|Football]] teams like ''Santiago Wanders''.
In the 19th Century, the city was prosperous and was very important for the [[British Empire]] since it was easy to store merchandise in the city. The British influenced a lot the city, even creating [[Soccer|Football]] teams like ''Santiago Wanders''.
Today Valparaíso has a [[Socialist]] mayor called Jorge Sharp.
Today Valparaíso has a [[Socialist]] mayor called Jorge Sharp.
[[Category:Chilean Cities and Towns]]
[[Category:Chilean Cities and Towns]]