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Ambassador Pakarati sparks controversy over Rapa Nui post
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Chile's ambassador to New Zealand, Manahi Pakarati, faces backlash after sharing a social media post promoting self-determination for Rapa Nui. The Foreign Ministry reprimanded her, and she removed the post, acknowledging her mistake. Yet, lawmakers from both opposition and ruling coalition demand her removal.
A new 3D mapping of Easter Island's main statue quarry indicates that the iconic moai were likely carved by small, independent community groups rather than under a centralized authority. Researchers used drones to document distinct work areas at the site. This challenges traditional views of the island's political structure and societal decline.