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Month: February 2017

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Chile’s Escondida puts condition on attending strike talks

February 20, 2017 Ross Brown

Chile’s Escondida copper mine, the world’s largest, said on Sunday that company representatives would attend government-sponsored talks with striking workers on Monday as long as the union did not interfere with a shift change for […]

Business

Punta Arenas cruise season described as “a true record”

February 20, 2017 Ross Brown

Punta Arenas is enjoying a record cruise season with over 20.000 visitors in the last week according to the numbers released by the port’s authority. This includes the 4.000 which landed over the weekend from […]

World

HUMAN RIGHTS: Kashmiri kids – the biggest victims of India’s anti-Pakistan politics

February 20, 2017 Ross Brown

By Zulifqar Ali / Special to the Santiago Times Two mothers from Pakistan-administered Kashmir, whose sons are in Indian custody for more than six months on the allegation of facilitating a militant attack on Uri […]

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VIDEO: Hundreds participate in Chile’s 7th annual Tomato War

February 20, 2017 Ross Brown
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Hundreds participate in Chile’s 7th annual Tomato War

February 20, 2017 Ross Brown

By Mildred Caranto / The Santiago Times Staff Quillon, Chile — Hundreds of people have taken part in the seventh annual Tomato War in Quillon, Chile. Around 100 tonnes of old tomatoes were placed inside […]

Featured

Ministra Narváez y autoridades de Gobierno reciben informe de expertos de la UE sobre inusual fenómeno de incendios forestales

February 20, 2017 Ross Brown

En una reunión a la que asistieron diversas autoridades de Gobierno, encabezadas por la ministra Secretaria General de Gobierno, Paula Narváez, expertos de la Unión Europea dieron a conocer los resultados preliminares de un estudio […]

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Gobierno entrega condolencias a los familiares de las víctimas de accidente carretero ocurrido en Mendoza

February 20, 2017 Ross Brown

El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, en nombre del Gobierno de Chile, hace llegar sus condolencias a las familias de las víctimas del fatal accidente de carretera ocurrido la madrugada del sábado 18 de febrero en […]

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Partial results show Ecuador leftist ahead, runoff unclear

February 20, 2017 Ross Brown

Partial official results put ruling party leftist Lenin Moreno clearly ahead in Sunday’s presidential election, although it was unclear whether he had enough votes to avoid an April runoff against conservative ex-banker Guillermo Lasso. Moreno, […]

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Explosion near Bogota bullring kills one, injures at least 30

February 19, 2017 Ross Brown

An explosion near Bogota’s bullring killed one and injured at least 30 people, most of them police officers as they prepared for anti-bullfighting protests in Colombia’s capital on Sunday, the mayor’s office said. Details of […]

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19 killed, 20 injured, in Argentina bus crash near Chilean border

February 19, 2017 Ross Brown

A bus overturned in Argentina on Saturday (Feb 18) near Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside Asia, killing at least 19 people and leaving 20 injured, officials said. Operated by the Chilean company Turbus, the bus […]

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Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

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Universidad de Chile Eliminated by Curicó Unido in Copa Chile Upset

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Chile’s Municipalities, Senapred Meet Ahead of Storm Forecast

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

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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 [...]
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Chile and Norway Deepen Antarctic Cooperation with New Agreement

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

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

June 9, 2025
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 [...]
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South Korean Model and Actor Kim Jong Suk Dies at 29, Family Urges Respect Amid Speculation

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South Korean model and television personality Kim Jong Suk has died at the age of 29, his family confirmed on June 6. The news has shocked fans and colleagues across the country’s entertainment industry, where [...]

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