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Viewing cable 06SANTIAGO1304, MEDIA REACTION - CHILE PRESIDENT BACHELET IN THE US, JUNE

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06SANTIAGO1304 2006-06-14 22:10 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Santiago
VZCZCXYZ0008
RR RUEHWEB

DE RUEHSG #1304/01 1652210
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 142210Z JUN 06
FM AMEMBASSY SANTIAGO
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 9419
UNCLAS SANTIAGO 001304 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR R/MR, I/PP, WHA/BSC, WHA/PDA, INR/IAA, PM, INL 
 
STATE FOR INR/R/MR 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: KMDR KPAO OPRC PTER CI
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION - CHILE PRESIDENT BACHELET IN THE US, JUNE 
8-13 
 
 
1. Summary:  President Michelle Bachelet's visit to Washington was 
front-page fodder for all Chilean media on June 9 and continued 
providing editorial material throughout the weekend.  Dailies 
underscored Bachelet's comment that U.S. President George Bush had 
exerted no pressure on Chile to block Venezuela's candidacy for a 
vacant seat on the United Nations Security Council.  Only 
conservative, independent "La Tercera" reported otherwise. Dailies 
highlighted President Bush's remarks that relations with Chile "are 
very good" and that he hoped to maintain them in that condition and 
that the presidents had discussed the need for greater U.S.-Latin 
America integration.  President Bush's praise of Bachelet's 
dedication to promoting "social justice" also caught the eye of the 
Chilean press.  Subsequent coverage noted the presidents had 
discussed Venezuela, but not its accession to the UNSC. Only "La 
Tercera" and "El Mercurio " ran editorial commentary. End summary. 
 
2. Conservative, influential newspaper-of-record "El Mercurio" 
(circ. 116,807):  "Bush and Bachelet Speak 'Under no Pressure'" 
 
With both the local and foreign press focused on White House 
pressure on Chile not to support Venezuela in the U.N. Security 
Council, Michelle Bachelet emphatically denied feeling any such 
pressure in her meeting with U.S. President George Bush. "There was 
no pressure of any kind on any issue," she said. 
 
3. Conservative, independent "La Tercera" (circ. 102,000): "Bush 
Expresses Concern to Bachelet over Venezuela's Influence in the 
Region" 
 
As expected, Hugo Chavez' name hovered over the Bush-Bachelet 
bilateral meeting.  Bush expressed his concern over Venezuela's 
influence in the region and Bachelet said Chile wants to maintain 
the best possible relations with its neighbors, but is also willing 
to serve as a model of economic development in the region, which is 
exactly one of the things the U.S. has demanded from Chile.  After 
the meeting Bachelet said, "There has been no pressure of any kind. 
We have not discussed the specific topic of the Security Council." 
 
"La Tercera":  "White House Transcript of the Bush-Bachelet Meeting: 
'We have Good Relations with Chile and Hope to Maintain Them,' said 
Bush." 
 
4. Business and financial daily Diario Financiero (circ. 20,000): 
"Bush Says it's Important for the U.S. to Work with its Allies." 
 
President Bush's remarks clearly show it is important for the U.S. 
to have Chile as an ally.  Although President Bachelet denied any 
pressure from President Bush about Chile's vote in the UNSC, her 
statements after the bilateral show the topic came up in their 
45-minute meeting. 
 
5. Business and financial daily "Estrategia" (circ. 20,000): 
"Bachelet Denies Pressure from Bush over Venezuela" 
 
Subhead line: Bachelet said that in the bilateral meeting both had 
discussed the need to improve integration between the United States 
and Latin America. 
 
6. On June 8, conservative, afternoon daily "La Segunda" (circ. 
31,834): "Bush after the Meeting: 'We have Good Relations with Chile 
and I Hope to Maintain Them'" 
 
7. Government-owned, editorially independent "La Nacion" (circ., 
3,800): "Bachelet Dismisses Pressure from Bush" 
 
The Chilean and U.S. presidents discussed the Latin America 
situation and the challenges to democratic stability.  Bachelet 
assured, "There has been no pressure of any kind on any issue," in 
reference to the White House's desire to block Venezuela's accession 
to the UNSC. 
 
8. Conservative, independent "La Tercera" ( circ. 102,000) editorial 
entitled, "Presidential Visit to the United States" states in part: 
 
"President Bachelet's trip to the U.S. is significant because it 
takes place as La Moneda faces some complex foreign policy decisions 
and as anti-American social and political forces are beginning to 
coalesce in a large part of Latin America....  This shows that 
Chile-- regardless of the difficult foreign policy decisions ahead 
(Venezuela holds the key on energy issues and supported a Chilean 
for OAS secretary general)--understands the importance of fluid 
high-level channels of communication at the White House...and has 
chosen an agenda that prioritizes strengthening the areas in which 
both countries already agree, such as cooperating for regional peace 
and stability and promoting free trade. 
 
"The White House...is a fundamental ally of Chile on the continent 
and in the world. In addition to being the major destination for 
Chilean exports it signed a free trade agreement, which has been a 
 
political sign in itself since its implementation, endorsing Chile's 
political, economic and institutional development in its recovery of 
democracy." 
 
9. El Mercurio  (conservative, influential newspaper-of-record, 
circ. 116,807, 6/10):  "Bachelet Tells Bush Chile will Ratify the 
ICC" 
 
On Thursday Bachelet informed President Bush of Chile's intention to 
ratify the Rome Statute for the International Criminal Court (ICC), 
said delegation sources, adding that there were no major comments 
from President Bush or Secretary Rice.  There had already been 
indications the U.S. administration would not take a very strong 
position. In fact, before the trip, U.S. diplomacy noted there was 
no pressure on Chile.  Washington's view is that if Chile chooses to 
favor Venezuela, it would not only put itself in a difficult 
position but would also hurt the debut of its ambassador to the 
United States. 
 
10. La Tercera (conservative, independent, circ. 102,000, 6/11): 
"The Bachelet-Bush Face-to-Face Private Dialogues" 
 
The meeting between Presidents Bush and Bachelet was preceded by a 
warning delivered a few weeks ago to Foreign Minister Alejandro 
Foxley for Chile to vote against Venezuela in the UNSC.  The Chilean 
delegation was confident President Bush would not insist on this 
specific issue, but also knew he would let the chance pass to 
express the U.S. interest that Chile abandon its neutral policy in 
the region. And that is exactly what happened.  President Bush said 
Chile should use its political capital and "mark the path" in the 
region....  His remarks fall in the framework of Washington's main 
goal: that its friends and allies help contain Venezuela. Bachelet 
was the first to mention the name "Chavez," reiterating that her 
administration is willing to serve as a model, but that it must also 
be careful not to hurt relations with its neighbors. But this does 
not mean the U.S. abandoned its demand for a vote against Chavez in 
the UNSC.  A high-ranking Foreign Ministry source admitted for the 
first time that this is the reason the GOC is looking for a 
consensus candidate.  The idea is to avoid the appearance that Chile 
is the alternative's promoter so Caracas does not become irritated. 
 
 
11. La Tercera (6/11) article by Alvaro Vargas Llosa entitled, "The 
Ghost Hovering at the White House Meeting" 
 
Department of State and Security Council sources said the USG 
closely followed Chilean press articles on the alleged pressure to 
block Venezuela's accession to the United Nations Security Council 
and watched for the "rebound" of these stories in other countries. 
The conclusion was that some "damage control" was needed so Chile 
would not feel trapped, which would undermine Washington's goal to 
contain Venezuela. The result of this damage control was that 
Presidents Bush and Bachelet discussed Venezuela but did not 
directly address the vote in the UNSC. 
 
12. La Nacion (government-owned, editorially independent, circ., 
3,800, 6/11):  "Chile Lays Down a Marker" 
 
In her meeting with President Bush, Bachelet subtly set her cards on 
the table.  Bachelet explained her position on several perennially 
complex and sensitive bilateral issues, such as the ratification of 
the International Criminal Court, Venezuela's accession to the UNSC, 
the expansion of leftist and populist governments in Latin America, 
and regional integration. Unofficial sources said Bachelet informed 
Bush on Thursday that Chile would ratify the ICC "with no 
conditions"... Chile's public realization of this would be a 
diplomatic defeat for the White House, but would confirm Bachelet's 
commitment to human rights and peace and would be seen as signal of 
her autonomy from Washington.... What became evident in Washington, 
however, is that Chile would take its time deciding whether to 
support Venezuela in the UNSC.  Realizing this, Bush chose not to 
directly address the issue in the meeting, enabling Bachelet to show 
discreet satisfaction over the absence of U.S. pressure and tell the 
press the UNSC was not discussed. This is no minor matter, as one of 
Washington's strategic goals is preventing Chavez from winning a 
seat on the UNSC. Bachelet's decision to be autonomous and not 
commit her vote is not something that Bush endorses. 
 
13. El Mercurio  (conservative, influential newspaper-of-record, 
circ. 116,807, 6/11) editorial "Relations with the United States" 
 
"The meeting with President Bush in the White House showcased a 
correct and friendly understanding.... The discussion between both 
presidents transcended the bilateral arena into the complex and 
changing Latin American scenario without any signs of disagreement. 
Some expected Venezuela's candidacy to the UNSC to be part of the 
agenda, but the issue was not addressed.... Chile must face the 
issue with independence, flexibility and moderation...and continue 
to capitalize on its good relations with the U.S. to strengthen 
 
trade, open new cooperative avenues and look for foreign policy 
convergence based on shared interests.  The U.S. is the world's 
major power, a country with which we share the values of democracy 
and political and economic freedom, and our most important 
commercial partner; a country that is competitive in science and 
technology--while we are not.  President Bachelet's visit 
strengthens the chance to move forward on these matters." 
 
KELLY