Jezebel: Chile

And Now, A Sexist, Rapey Joke From The President Of Chile

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:30:00 EST

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera is fond of telling jokes, and he couldn't resist sharing one with 32 other heads of state at a recent meeting in Mexico. Swallow whatever you're drinking and take a seat, because the joke is hilarious, rapey, and definitely worth humiliating yourself over: More »

Yell Till You're Blue in the Face

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:30:00 EDT

Santiago, Chile, Aug 12: Students with their bodies painted from head to toe protest in front of La Moneda government palace. Students have been striking for more than two months now and marching by the tens of thousands calling for free and equal quality education. The government of Chile is standing firm against social protests, saying education reform can only happen through official channels. (AP Photo/Roberto Candia) More »

FUCK YOU, 2010

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:30:25 EST

Fuck 2010. This year fucking sucked. More »

Chilean Women Lock Themselves In A Mine As Protest

Anna North — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:37:00 EST

Thirty-three Chilean women have taken over a disused coal mine to protest the end of a government jobs program. A hundred other protesters have gathered at the mine entrance — no word on whether the crowd includes any mistresses. More »

Brazil Elects First Female President

Irin Carmon — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:08:55 EDT

Dilma Rousseff was elected Brazil's first female president yesterday. She said in her victory speech that she wanted "fathers and mothers to look their daughters in the eyes and say, 'Yes, a woman can.'" More »

Hollywood Begins Working Itself Into A Chilean Miner Frenzy

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:05:00 EDT

Less than 24 hours after the last man was rescued, Discovery Channel is already planning a special on the Chilean miners. Also in development: A Spike reality show about American miners and a film about the rescue starring Javier Bardem. More »

Wife Refuses To Meet Rescued Chilean Miner Because He Invited His Mistress

Irin Carmon — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:36:00 EDT

Chilean miner Yonni Barrios' wife learned he'd had a mistress when she met her at a vigil for the trapped men. Barrios asked for both of them to be there when he was rescued. He only got half his wish. More »

Love Triangles Make Things Even Worse For Chilean Miners

Anna North — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:54:00 EDT

As though the Chilean miners trapped underground for weeks needed more to worry about, their personal lives just got complicated — apparently their wives and mistresses are fighting it out on the surface. More »

America's Cup

Anna Holmes — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:10:00 EDT

[Port Elizabeth, South Africa; June 21. Image via Getty]

Fat Dogs Don't Get Laid, Just Cuckolded

Irin Carmon — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:20:00 EDT

Dawn breaks in a field. A border collie reports faithfully for duty, only to find his lover hasn't been as faithful. Locked in an embrace with... a mutt? Dagger to the heart. If only he'd kept his weight under control. More »

Numbers Game

Anna Holmes — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:10:00 EST

[Santiago, Chile; December 13. Image via Getty]

Houses Of The Holy

Anna Holmes — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:10:00 EST

[Lo Vasquez, Chile; December 7 . Image via Getty]

Female Soldier Goes Missing • Pole Dancing Protester Arrested In Subway

Maria — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:20:00 EDT

Another missing female solider? Authorities are searching for 2nd Lt. Holley Wimunc, 24, who disappeared after her apartment near Fort Bragg was set on fire by an arsonist. • Almost 31% of female British obstetricians would prefer a Caesarean birth because of the "reality" of risk and possible long-term damages with traumatic natural births. • Marks and Spencer's charges a $4 tax on larger-sized bras, creating outrage among customers who say it is unfair. • Need a good shout but don't want to offend your neighbors? Try a Shouting Vase. • A sexual curse tablet from the Middle Ages was found in Cyprus with the message "May your penis hurt when you make love." More »