Chile

Economy
In September, a 24-hour strike stranded thousands of travelers and created long lines at airports after a majority of workers affiliated with the DGAC, or civil aviation authority, went on strike to demand improved benefits and working conditions.Ten of Chile's airports remained closed in mid-December as striking workers tied to the civil aviation authority and officials failed to reach an agreement; however, Chile's Air Force sent planes to Easter Island to supply it with food and provisions. After two months of negotiations, DGAC workers rejected the government's proposal for a state subsidy to improve their pensions; however, on December 20, 2015, the government and workers reached an agreement, ending the strike. Relocating passengers affected by the strike in the wake of the Christmas holiday took several days.