นสพ.คอม - Chile s new leader to be sworn in

<body> <h1>Chile s new leader to be sworn in</h1> <p> Sebastian Pinera is Chile s first conservative president in 20 years Chilean tycoon Sebastian Pinera is due to be sworn in as president of the country, which was recently devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami. Mr Pinera not only faces the challenge of reconstruction, but takes over from a highly popular outgoing leader. Michelle Bachelet leaves office with a record 84% popularity rating despite criticism of the government s slow reaction to last month s disaster. Meanwhile, Chile s disaster management chief has resigned over the response. Carmen Fernandez is the second Chilean official to leave her post in the aftermath of the February 27 quake and ensuing tsunami that killed close to 500 people. On Friday, Mrs Bachelet dismissed the head of the navy s Oceanography Service for failing to provide a clear warning of the tsunami. Mrs Bachelet, Chile s first woman president, was constitutionally-barred from seeking re-election. The task of rebuilding now falls to her success </p> </body>