Mrs. President…I wonder what we would call a woman president in the United States…Would it be Madame President (we called Nancy Pelosi Madame Speaker) or would it be Mrs. President?

Its great to see a Chilean president considering all the machismo in Latin America.

senora presidenta- this women is an inspiration to any women with dreams to head into political roles. she has defied the odds of becoming the first women president in chile and she is also a divorced women with three kids from different partners, she has a tuff attitude and hopefully that will take her far.

This comment is on Senora Presidenta. It's interesting to note that in a conservative Roman Catholic State, as Chile would be, they have elected a woman as their leader. Mind you, she's the daughter of one of their former generals. Though in her younger days, she looks nothing like how she looks nowadays.

Why is there such negativity surrounding Michelle Bachelet? The article mentions how a woman figure can lighten the hearts of so many. She is a progressive, free market liberal in a conservative society. If she could win over the hearts and minds of her conservative constituents then she should be good enough to be the Chilean president.

This comment is in reference to Senora Presidenta article. I find it fascinating how Michelle Bachelet was encourage to run for office, even though she never intended to, and actually won. This demonstrates progress in Chile as she is the first female president.

this is regarding senora presidenta... i think this article is a great example of how dynamic leaders gain respect even if not everyone agrees with all their views.

Amazing story. More countries should head the fine example of encouraging more women to take a lead in their country. This was inspiring that she was virtually unknown in 2000, (other than being the General's daughter) and here she is now, not only in political office...but the first female president in Chile!