They resisted conquest first by the ancient Incas, then by the Spanish. They fought as the nascent Chilean state annexed their territories and as military dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet devastated their communities by terminating collective property, allowing for the confiscation and sale of their lands to forestry companies.

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Polls open in Chile’s high-stakes presidential runoff pitting a communist against an arch-conservative.

Chile is projecting a historic year in international trade. The country's exports reached $95.719 billion as of November, up 6.8% from a year ago.