President of Chile coup d'etat of 1973, when it disappeared during the bombing of the La Moneda palace. During the military regime of Augusto Pinochet a replica of the pioche was created, based on photographs of the original. It is only used together with the presidential sash. The ceremonial presidential vehicle in Chile is a 1966 black Ford Galaxie XL Convertible, given as a gift by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Chile. It is used only for official ceremonies celebrating national days on 21 May 18 and 19 September and presidential inaugurations which take place on 11 March every
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