Month: November 2016

Santiago – Ambassadors and representatives of nations that signed the Ottawa Convention called on Monday in Santiago for a quicker clearing of minefields, so that by 2025 the world will be completely free of landmines. […]

Peruvian ex First Lady must face charges before taking job as FAO representative

The United Nations has postponed the promotion of former Peruvian first lady Nadine Heredia to a key post in the Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, in Geneva amid a money laundering investigation. The Judicial branch […]

University of Sao Paulo targets the Moon for 2020

According to a project announced Tuesday by the University of São Paulo, Brazil plans to launch its first mission to the moon in December 2020 with a nanosatellite to orbit the star to the effects […]

Peru, Chile sign joint declaration

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski and his Chilean counterpart Michelle Bachelet today signed a joint declaration in order to strengthen the countries’ bilateral relation. Here are some of the document’s highlights. The South American leaders […]

Haiti: Stateless People Trapped in Poverty

New York – Pregnant women and young children, many stripped of their Dominican citizenship before being pushed across the border into Haiti, are living in deplorable conditions, Human Rights Watch said today. They are among […]

Exploring is my middle name

Sarah Goldsmith How did we end up here in Santiago? I suppose the story starts about 16 years ago in Ireland when my passion for the expat life started, so let’s rewind. At age fourteen, […]

Chile, Peru leaders get together in Santiago

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski holds a meeting with Chilean counterpart Michelle Bachelet at Chile’s presidential headquarters, Palacio de la Moneda. At the site, Mr. Kuczynski received corresponding honors by the presidential guard. Earlier today, […]

Plane carrying Brazilian soccer team to Colombia crashes

BOGOTA – An aircraft with 81 people aboard, including a Brazilian football team, crashed in centralColombia, and rescuers are moving survivors from the site, the country’s civil aviation association said on Tuesday. The Chapecoense football […]

US Yoga Instructor Kills 2 Burglars in Chile

A yoga instructor from Texas shot and killed two robbers who broke into her home in Chile last week. Hari Nam Kaur Khalsa, 61, was in her bedroom when four robbers broke into her home late […]

Strukton to build five underground stations at Line 3

Strukton International has won a €46m contract from Metro de Santiago for construction of five underground stations (package group 1 and 2) at Line 3 in Santiago, Chile. Line 3 is one of the new […]

Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

Featured

Heavy rain, strong winds, and snowfall expected as new frontal system approaches SANTIAGO — Chile’s central and southern regions are preparing for a powerful frontal system bringing wind, rain, and snow over the coming days, [...]

Universidad de Chile Eliminated by Curicó Unido in Copa Chile Upset

National

Curicó Unido advances to quarterfinals after dramatic second-leg draw SANTIAGO — Defending champions Universidad de Chile have been eliminated from the Copa Chile Coca Cola Sin Azúcar 2025 after a 2-2 draw against Curicó Unido [...]

National

Chile’s Municipalities, Senapred Meet Ahead of Storm Forecast

SANTIAGO, Chile — As Chile prepares for an approaching winter storm system, the Association of Municipalities of Chile (Amuch) held a high-level coordination meeting with the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) to strengthen [...]

Lifestyle

Brian Wilson, Legendary Beach Boys Co-Founder, Dies at 82

LOS ANGELES — Brian Wilson, the legendary musician, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82, his family announced. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian [...]

Latin America

Chile and Norway Deepen Antarctic Cooperation with New Agreement

Chile and Norway signed a memorandum of understanding on Antarctic cooperation Monday, reinforcing their shared commitment to peace, science, and environmental protection in the region. The agreement, signed by Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren [...]

Latin America

Full Moon in June 2025: Date, Meaning, and What’s Ahead in the Night Sky

The full moon in June 2025 will occur on Wednesday, June 11, and will be visible in most regions depending on local moonrise and moonset times. Known as the Strawberry Moon, this lunar event is [...]

Latin America

Japan Tops Global Waste Index 2025; U.S., Israel, and Chile Rank as Worst Polluters

Japan has emerged as the world leader in waste management, while Israel, Chile, and the United States rank among the worst-performing countries, according to the Global Waste Index 2025 released by Slovak-based waste technology company [...]

Lifestyle

South Korean Model and Actor Kim Jong Suk Dies at 29, Family Urges Respect Amid Speculation