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Month: May 2017

Latin America

Bolivian builder unveils Transformers-themed houses for the ultra rich

May 25, 2017 Web Desk

EL ALTO – A Transformers fan has become a licensed home builder in the Bolivian city of El Alto, using his passion for autobots and decepticons as inspiration for the design of eye-catching houses for […]

Sports

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo could face five-year prison sentence

May 25, 2017 Web Desk

MADRID – Cristiano Ronaldo may face five years prison sentence as Spanish authorities are set to open an investigation into the star footballer’s financial activities. Officials from the Spanish Ministry of Finance (GESTHA) have revealed […]

Featured

Ecuador swears in Lenin Moreno as new President

May 25, 2017 Web Desk

QUITO – Lenin Moreno has sworn in as the new president of Ecuador in a solemn ceremony held in the National Assembly, before some Latin American presidents and guests. Moreno, a candidate for the ruling […]

Business

Indefinite Customs strike disrupts trade through Chile

May 25, 2017 Web Desk

SANTAIGO/LA PAZ – An indefinite strike declared by Chile’s customs association, ANFACH, is causing disruption and delays top freight movement up and down its 6,000 km-long Pacific coastline. Around 850 Bolivian trucks were stuck at […]

Featured

Brazil: Troops deployed after ministerial building set on fire by protesters (VIDEOS)

May 24, 2017 Web Desk

BRASILIA – All government ministries in Brasilia were emptied amid huge protests on Wednesday, following a fire started by angry demonstrators inside ministry of agriculture. Brazilian authorities estimate around 35,000 are marching in the capital […]

Featured

U.S. President Trump selling his beachfront estate in Caribbean for $28 million

May 24, 2017 Web Desk

SAINT MARTIN, Caribbean – United States President Donald Trump is selling off his multi-million-dollar 11-bedroom beachfront estate in the French Caribbean island of St Martin. Le Château des Palmiers, located on Plum Bay Beach, Terres […]

Latin America

794-pound emerald found in Brazil

May 24, 2017 Web Desk

BRASILIA – Miners have found a 4.3-foot (1.3-meter) tall emerald weighing more than 790 pounds in Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia. The precious stone was found about 20 days ago by miners of the Bahia […]

Business

Chile’s lemon season delayed by three weeks

May 24, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The 2017 Chilean Lemon Export Season began in week 18 – three weeks later than last season – with the shipment of 5,760 boxes of Genova lemons to the western coast of the […]

Featured

Canadian defense firm wins Chilean Navy contract

May 24, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Lockheed Martin Canada will provide and install new combat management systems for three of the Chilean Navy’s frigates. The majority of the work will be done at Lockheed Martin Canada’s facilities in Ottawa, […]

Featured

Taiwan set to become first Asian nation to legalize gay marriage

May 24, 2017 Web Desk

TAIPEI – Taiwan’s top judges Wednesday ruled in favor of gay marriage, paving the way for the country to become the first nation in Asia to legalize same-sex unions. In a press release following the […]

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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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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 [...]
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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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