Chile President to Visit Guatemala
Guatemalan vice president, Eduardo Stein, noted the importance of the forthcoming visit of Chilean president, Michelle Bachelet, to his country.

"For us it is an honor and stimulating to receive her here not only for relations with Chile but, also, for what she symbolizes as a woman head of state who was once persecuted for her democratic ideals." Stein said.

Stein explained that definite announcements would be made during her visit about enforcing a Free Trade Treaty between the two countries.

Bachelet will receive an honorary doctorate from Guatemala s San Carlos University as an expression of admiration and acknowledgement of her person, not only as a head of state but, also, as a leader, Stein added.

The Chilean president is expected on Sunday to attend the Annual Assembly of Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Alex Foxa, Chilean representative in the IDB told this press service that Bachelet has placed emphasis on a series of social programs including pre-school expansion and another called "Chile solidarity" aimed at rural regions.

Another initiative deals with the integration and support of native communities such as the Aymaras, Quechuas and Mapuches, and she supports bilingual education, community participation and networks of social assistance.