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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 regime]]. | '''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 regime]]. | ||
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 cit, even creating Football teams. | 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 cit, even creating Football teams. | ||
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| + | Today Valparaíso has a [[Socialist]] mayor called Jorge Sharp. | ||
[[Category:Chilean Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:Chilean Cities and Towns]] | ||
Revision as of 20:02, July 3, 2019
Valparaíso is a Chilean city and port. The National Congress is located in the city since the Augusto Pinochet regime.
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 cit, even creating Football teams.
Today Valparaíso has a Socialist mayor called Jorge Sharp.