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Month: March 2017

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Indigenous group sets 19 trucks on fire in southern Chile

March 18, 2017 Web Desk

The Santiago Times News Desk SANTIAGO – Four armed men set 19 trucks alight at a warehouse in southern Chile this week, in what is being dubbed as one of the biggest political attacks in […]

Business

New offer suggests breakthrough in Chile’s Escondida strike

March 18, 2017 Ross Brown

Chile’s Escondida has agreed to meet with its union and made changes to its contract offer, it said on Friday, a move that could herald the first real sign of a breakthrough in a strike […]

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‘Bread war’: Venezuela arrests bakers for making ‘illegal brownies’

March 18, 2017 Web Desk

CARACAS – Police in Venezuela this week arrested four bakers for making “illegal brownies and other pastries” as the South American nation faces massive wheat shortage. The action follow President Nicolas Maduro’s threat to take […]

Featured

Chile to command naval forces in Rim of the Pacific 2018

March 17, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile will become the first non-founding member of Rim of the Pacific, the world’s largest maritime exercise, when it will command the combined-forces sea forces next year. “The Chilean navy earned this responsibility […]

Business

Chile’s central bank cuts interest rate to 3%

March 17, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile’s central bank has lowered its benchmark interest rate 25 basis points to 3.0 per cent as inflation continues to decelerate. “The Board estimates that, if the recent trends of the economic scenario […]

Featured

Chile qualify for U-17 Soccer World Cup in India

March 17, 2017 Ross Brown

Brazil, Chile and Paraguay qualified for the U-17 FIFA World Cup to be held in India from the South American qualifying tournament in Chile. The teams from Brazil, Paraguay and Chile achieved their classification ticket […]

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Watch: Time Lapse of Huerquehue National Park Gives Glimpse of Chile’s Natural Beauty

March 17, 2017 Ross Brown

By Tom Garmeson / Special to the Santiago Times There’s only one bus to Huerquehue each morning from Pucón, and it leaves early. Indeed, most of the usually bustling tourist town was still sleeping off […]

Blogs

Can Israel Fight A War On Three Fronts? A Nightmarish Scenario

March 17, 2017 Ross Brown

By Dr. Alon Ben-Meir / Special to the Santiago Times Although Prime Minister Netanyahu is known for his focus on the Palestinian and Iranian threats to Israel’s national security, in recent months he has increasingly […]

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This map shows Falabella is Most Valuable Brand of Chile

March 17, 2017 Ross Brown

By Jeff Desjardins SANTIAGO — Falabella, a multinational chain of department stores owned by Chilean multinational company S.A.C.I. Falabella, is the most valuable brand for Chile, according to a cost information site HowMuch.net. In the […]

Blogs

Sharing The Blessings

March 17, 2017 Ross Brown

By Zane Perkins / Special to the Santiago Times SANTIAGO — Chile saw the worst forest fires in the history of country in January this year. Hundreds of thousands of acres were burned in a […]

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Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

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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, [...]
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Universidad de Chile Eliminated by Curicó Unido in Copa Chile Upset

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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 [...]
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Chile’s Municipalities, Senapred Meet Ahead of Storm Forecast

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

June 9, 2025
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

June 9, 2025
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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