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Month: April 2017

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Are Chilean Telcom’s the Worst in the World?

April 29, 2017 Web Desk

By Christian Scheinpflug Raising this question hints at the sorry state of telcom services of Latin America’s supposed high-tech Wunderkind. One provider had a customer waiting for a year until mercifully fixing internet access. Of […]

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FIFA confirms video replays for 2018 World Cup in Russia

April 29, 2017 Ross Brown

SANTIAGO, Chile — FIFA has confirmed that video replays will be used at the World Cup for the first time in 2018. FIFA President Gianni Infantino had already stated that he wanted the technology to […]

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Housing inequality defines Chilean landscape – UN

April 29, 2017 Ross Brown

SANTIAGO / GENEVA – “Inequality is one of the hallmarks of Chilean society, and this is starkly apparent in the housing situation in the country” underlined the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate […]

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Valenzuela seeks to regain World title

April 29, 2017 Ross Brown

London 2012 athletics champion Cristian Valenzuela is aiming high at the London 2017 World Para Athletics Championships, where he is hoping to successfully defend the title in the men’s 5,000m T11 that he won at […]

Business

Anglo to restart El Soldado mine in Chile after permit approval

April 29, 2017 Ross Brown

Anglo American (AAL.L) plans to restart production shortly at its El Soldado copper mine in Chile as regulators have approved a new permit plan for the deposit, the company said late Thursday. Anglo stopped operations […]

Business

Bachelet Calls for Greater Integration in the Pacific Alliance

April 29, 2017 Ross Brown

Santiago, Chile — Chilean President Michelle Bachelet highlighted the progress made in the Pacific Alliance (AP) as key to progress towards sustainable economic and social development. In an act in Plaza de la Constitución, on […]

Business

Chile Rejects US Special Report on Trade

April 29, 2017 Ross Brown

Santiago, Chile — The Foreign Affairs Directorate (Direcon) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile has rejected the contents of the United States Special Report 301 related to trade. In an official communiqué, Direcon […]

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Charges against Chile president’s son dropped in fraud case

April 28, 2017 Ross Brown

Santiago — Prosecutors dismissed charges against Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s son on Friday related to a tax fraud and corruption case targeting his wife. Sebastian Davalos Bachelet had been accused of obstructing investigations into alleged […]

Business

Chile Kicks Off Citrus Campaign 2017

April 27, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile’s first clementine shipment of the 2017 campaign is underway and the industry says it is anticipating another year of solid growth. The first vessel departed from the Port of Valparaiso in week […]

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Venezuela to quit OAS; death toll of demonstrations climbs to 33

April 27, 2017 Web Desk

CARACAS – Venezuela’s government has announced it is quitting the Organization of American States, accusing the regional body of meddling in its internal affairs over weeks of political unrest. The move follows violent clashes in […]

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Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

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June 11, 2025
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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June 11, 2025
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

June 11, 2025
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

June 11, 2025
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

June 9, 2025
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 [...]
Latin America

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 [...]
Lifestyle

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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