Chile Rules & Etiquette

Rules & Etiquette

Formerly a deeply conservative nation, Chile has since liberalized many facets of its society. Simply keep in mind that it has a largely Catholic population. Unlike other countries in Latin America, the Chilean police force, despite not being really well-paid, is admired for its honesty and competence. Report any complaints to the police the moment you receive them, including that of a crime. Bribing is not acceptable in Chile in comparison with the rest of the Latin America, and you'll likely get arrested for it. Do not assume that your hosts in Chile will have the opinion that Pinochet is bad. He still has supporters (say, 20%-30%) among the very wealthy and the very poor. Be careful when raising the issue.