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Month: June 2017

Latin America

Thousands displaced by floods in Uruguay

June 6, 2017 Web Desk

MONTEVIDEO – Heavy rains have caused flooding in Uruguay, forcing almost 3,500 people to leave their homes in the South American country. The worst affected area is the north-western province of Salto, on the border […]

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Brazil is the ‘worst economy’ in Latin America: World Bank

June 6, 2017 Web Desk

WASHINGTON – In terms of economic growth rates, no country in Latin America is growing slower than Brazil in 2017, 2018 and 2019, according to a World Bank assessment. In real GDP terms, Mexico (EWW) […]

Opinion

Palestine’s West Bank: Fifty Years Of Immoral Occupation

June 5, 2017 Web Desk

By Alon Ben-Meir/The Santiago Times WEST BANK – Today, the Israeli occupation of the West Bank has reached the milestone of 50 years that will be recalled in shame. Fifty years that have dehumanized both […]

National

UK’s Solarcentury completes 40MW Doña Carmen solar farm in Chile

June 5, 2017 Web Desk

VALPARAISO – UK firm Solarcentury has completed and grid connected the 40MW Doña Carmen solar farm in Chile for Energía Cerro El Morado. Energía Cerro El Morado selected Solarcentury as the EPC contractor to design […]

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IN PICTURES: UK Muslims turn out in numbers to remember victims of London attack

June 5, 2017 Darius Zheng

By Darius Zheng/The Santiago Times LONDON – Last Saturday, on 3rd June, a wave of horror swept across the capital of the United Kingdom, as the country yet again experiences another terrorist attack. Barely recovering […]

Sports

Chile announces teams for 2017 World Championships

June 5, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The Paralympic Committee of Chile (CPC) has announced delegations for this year’s athletics, powerlifting and swimming world championships. London 2012 gold medallist Cristian Valenzuela will spearhead the Chilean five-member team at the World […]

Business

Chile: Pimenton gold mine shut down after going bankrupt

June 3, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – One of the world’s highest-grade gold mines in Chile has been closed and its operator has declared bankruptcy due to a lack of working capital. The Pimenton mine, owned by Toronto-based Cerro Grande […]

Business

Chile, Thailand agree to strengthen trade links

June 2, 2017 Web Desk

BANGKOK – Chilean fruit exports to Thailand are set to increase following a decision to extend the bilateral Free Trade Agreement during a meeting in Bangkok this week. This is the first time the two […]

Featured

Over 100 ex-agents from Pinochet era jailed in Chile

June 2, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – A Chilean judge has ordered jail sentences for over 100 former secret police from dictator Augusto Pinochet’s rule. This week, Judge Hernan Cristoso convicted 106 ex-agents who worked for Pinochet’s DINA intelligence service […]

Latin America

Uruguay dethrones Chile for Latin America’s fastest broadband speeds crown

June 2, 2017 Web Desk

MONTEVIDEO – Uruguay regained its crown from Chile as the Latin American nation with the fastest average broadband download speeds in first quarter of year 2017, according to Akamai’s State of the Q1 Internet report. […]

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Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

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Universidad de Chile Eliminated by Curicó Unido in Copa Chile Upset

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Chile’s Municipalities, Senapred Meet Ahead of Storm Forecast

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

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Japan Tops Global Waste Index 2025; U.S., Israel, and Chile Rank as Worst Polluters

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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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