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ALEXEI BARRIONEUVO/
With his poll numbers slipping dramatically, new President Pinera is going all out to rescue the 33 miners trapped 700 meters underground. He is sparing no expense or innovation as his country and the world closely watch the ordeal since the 5 Aug. cave-in. Barrioneuvo reports that "no fewer than seven government ministers roam the dusty brown dirt of the makeshift camp outside the mine here in Chile’s Atacama Desert, not to mention the countless politicians, millionaire donors and observers who almost outnumber the family members camping in tents."
