Chile–Poland relations was founded and they had their own magazine called "Polak w Chile" (Polish People in Chile). On 25 May 1962, Poland opened a commercial office in Santiago and on 7 January 1965, both nations elevated their diplomatic relations to an embassy. On 10 October 1973, soon after the Chilean coup d'état, diplomatic relations between Chile and Poland were severed by Chilean General Augusto Pinochet who was a staunch anti-communist. After democracy was restored to Chile in 1989, both nations re-established diplomatic relations on 11 March 1990. In 1995, former Polish President Lech Wałęsa paid a visit to Chile to partake
Timeline of relief efforts after the 2010 Chile earthquake 90%. Initial assessment teams from the Chilean Exporters Association (ASOEX) have checked out damage to industry. Cuban support arrives in Chile and sets up a temporary hospital in Rancagua Full operation returned to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago's airport. Chilean troops locked down Concepcion to prevent looting. The port of San Antonio was shut down by the earthquake, but had resumed operation at 80% capacity. Firefighters in Nuble Province are shipping river water in their trucks up into the hills to residents fearful of further tsunamis, who have abandoned their villages, and staying in makeshift camps. UN's Office