Month: March 2017

SANTIAGO – A life-size statue of Chilean footballer Alexis Sanchez has been erected in his home city of Tocopilla, in northern Chile, depicting his trademark pre-free-kick pose; hands on hips, short leg rolled up. The […]

China, Chile and Egypt lift ban on Brazil meat imports

SANTIAGO – China has lifted a ban on imports of meat from Brazil after the authorities in South American country clarified details of a police investigation into alleged bribery of health inspectors. Chile and Egypt […]

Messi suspended for 4 games after referee incident

Lionel Messi will not play today in the World Cup qualifier against Bolivia, since FIFA decided to suspend the Argentine captain for 4 international matches. Besides today’s match, Messi will also miss the games against […]

Argentina football team slammed for ‘idea-less’ win against Chile

BUENOS AIRES – The Argentina’s football team may have won a must-win game against Chile in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, but its press has been condemning the players for winning “without football and without […]

Women’s Hockey World League Round 2: Chile draw with India 2-2

WEST VANCOUVER – The Chilean women’s team drew with India 2-2 in a closely-fought first match in West Vancouver on a cold evening ahead of the all-important Women’s Hockey World League Round 2. Chile got […]

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