Month: August 2017

SANTIAGO DE CHILE – El gobierno chileno descartó romper relaciones con Corea del Norte, no dando así lugar a la petición del Vicepresidente de Estados Unidos, Mike Pence, realizada a la Presidenta Michelle Bachelet, durante […]

Chilean midfielder Marcelo Diaz joins Mexico’s Pumas (WATCH)

MEXICO CITY – Mexican football club Pumas de la Unam has announced the signing of midfielder Marcelo Diaz after the seasoned Chile international parted ways with Spanish outfit Celta Vigo. Pumas confirmed the transfer Thursday […]

18 semi trucks set on fire in Temuco

SANTIAGO – Eighteen semi trucks were found destroyed by fire in a parking lot in the southern Chilean city of Temuco on Saturday, in what is believed to be an arson attack. The trucks were […]

Chile’s Oscar-winning Punkrobot Studio to produce animated series ‘Guitar & Drum’

SANTIAGO – Chile’s Punkrobot Animation Studio will present at the upcoming Mip Junior and Mipcom a pilot of “Guitar & Drum,” a short-format animated series of 40 episodes of five-minutes each. Punkrobot leaped to to […]

Chile’s Supreme Court to rule on abortion bill on Monday

SANTIAGO – Chile’s Constitutional Court has decided to postpone its final judgment on the constitutionality of a bill decriminalizing abortion in limited cases until Monday, while women’s rights groups showing their concerned about the delay. […]

Chile, Philippines to restart Free Trade talks

SANTIAGO – Chile’s Ambassador to the Philippines Jose Miguel Capdevila is confident that it will just be a matter of time before Manila and Santiago sign a free trade deal (FTA) that will usher in […]

Venezuela: HRF condemns Maduro’s takeover of National Assembly’s legislative powers

NEW YORK/CARACAS – The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has strongly condemned the decree issued by the regime-controlled Venezuelan Constituent Assembly that allows it to take over the legislative powers of the democratically-elected National Assembly. The […]

Chile: Scientists call for protection of La Higuera coast, endangered species in open letter

August 18, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – A group of scientists have sent an open letter to Chilean authorities in which they affirm that port mining project Dominga and port project Cruz Grande are incompatible with the marine biodiversity found […]

‘Los Cabitos’: Peru convicts military brass for 1983 mass killings

August 18, 2017 Web Desk

LIMA – Peruvian military staff were convicted Friday in the 1983 mass killings of 53 people, who they wrongly claimed were part of the Shining Path rebel group. Judge Ricardo Brousset’s joint rulings included 30 […]

Leading businessman Asif Chowdhury nominated for prestigious Gusi Peace Prize Award

August 18, 2017 Web Desk

DHAKA – Chile’s Honorary Consul in Bangladesh Asif A. Chowdhury, who is also CEO of a leading business house Chowdhury Group, has been nominated for the prestigious Gusi Peace Prize International for his passion and […]

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