Can the Rescued Chilean Miners' Fate Help the “Buried Alive” Stateless?

The world has watched in awe as 33 Chilean miners have been rescued by a daring feat of engineering that made this once considered impossible rescue possible. Their fear of being abandoned, of being buried alive before rescuers could reach them, was overcome as their country and fellow citizens rallied behind them. We salute these brave men and women, the daring engineers, workers, government officials, businessmen, rescuers and volunteers who, with the support of the faithful families and the Chilean public, made sure this rescue was accomplished. (más)