US ambassador to Chile on the earthquake’s aftermath

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Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has declared a ?state of catastrophe? and has sent soldiers into some of the streets. U.S. Ambassador to Chile Paul E. Simons gives the view on the ground from Santiago, Chile.

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