Month: April 2017

CARACAS – Venezuela’s government responded with light armored vehicles and tear gas on Saturday as opponents of President Nicolas Maduro poured into the streets of Caracas in a highly charged protest movement. The demonstration came […]

Brazil on high alert as Yellow fever death toll surpasses 200

RIO DE JANEIRO – The death toll caused by yellow fever in Brazil has surpassed 200, mainly in the southeastern states, said the Brazilian government. Since an outbreak in December 2016, yellow fever has killed […]

China trumps U.S. for Chile’s top wine market

SANTIAGO – China overtook the United States in 2016 to become Chile’s No 1 wine market, says Angelica Valenzuela, commercial director of Vinos de Chile. Wine consumption in China grew 13.8 percent last year, Valenzuela […]

Chile confirms Communist Party as National Political Organization

SANTIAGO – Chile’s Communist Party has gained support from important figures, and has been formally confirmed as a national organization with more than 50,000 members so far, according to weekly newspaper El Siglo. The Partido […]

Who’s Boss of Chile’s Foreign Relations?

In March the High-level Dialogue on Integration Initiatives in the Asia-Pacific took place in Viña del Mar. Throughout, the spectre of Trump the enemy of free trade, made the rounds. Paradoxically, all parties committed to […]

Sampaoli on the verge of becoming the manager of the Argentinian national team

Jorge Luis Sampaoli the former manager of the Chilean national team, and the current manager of Sevilla FC is nearing a deal with the Argentine Football Association to become the team’s new manager after the […]

Chile to give asylum to Venezuelan opposition leader – if he asks

SANTIAGO – The Chilean government is ready to grant asylum to Roberto Enriquez, the leader of Venezuelan opposition Christian Democratic party COPEI, in case he asks for it, says Chilean Foreign Affairs Minister Heraldo Munoz. […]

Cabrero emerges as ‘logistics capital of southern Chile’ with new fruit inspection plant

CABRERO – Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet has visited a new phytosanitary inspection plant for fruit exports in the city of Cabrero, in Bío Bío region, to mark its official opening. Cabrero’s mayor Mario Gierke said […]

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