Chilean President Pedro Agurirre Cerda Dies

The transcript discusses the death of Chilean President Pedro Aguirre, known as South America's New Deal president. Due to illness, Aguirre had relinquished his presidential authority two weeks before his death, which occurred just a month after his inauguration. His leadership, particularly in the earthquake-stricken region where 25,000 lives were lost, earned worldwide praise for the US relief measures he implemented. Aguirre is remembered as a good neighbor to America.

Who was known as South America's New Deal president?

• Michelle Bachelet

• Augusto Pinochet

• Salvador Allende

• Pedro Aguirre Cerda

What did President Cerda do two weeks before his death?

• He signed a new trade agreement

• He relinquished his presidential authority

• He visited the earthquake region

• He announced a new policy

How long after his inauguration did President Cerda pass away?

• One month

• Two months

• Three months

• Six months

How many lives were lost in the earthquake region mentioned?

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 25,000

• 20,000

What was the international reaction to the US relief measures?

• Indifference

• Mixed reviews

• Worldwide praise

• Criticism