The funeral of former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera had a special symbolism for Chile and Latin America. It was a display of national unity and civic friendship and a lesson in high politics.
A generation of leaders who forged the transition to democracy, leaves a legacy that transcends the lights and shadows of each of their successive governments. It is also the symbol of an era that is saying goodbye, that of a generation of Leaders who marked milestones in its recent history. The funeral was held in the former seat of the Chilean Parliament in Santiago.