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Month: August 2017

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Another 24 Pinochet’s agents jailed in Chile

August 15, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Another 24 agents of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet have been sentenced by the Court of Appeal of Santiago, for two proven crime files. The Court sentenced General Raúl Iturriaga Neumann and brigadiers […]

Elections

Dolphin running as next Chilean president

August 15, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Greenpeace is backing a dolphin in Chile’s upcoming presidential election to call attention to the need for strong climate leadership in the Latin American country. Delfin Chileno “announced” its candidacy earlier this month […]

Latin America

Drought-hit Bolivia to get well drilling rigs from India

August 14, 2017 Web Desk

LA PAZ – The Indian government will donate two well drilling rigs to the Bolivian department of Beni in order to mitigate the drought, said the president of the Federation of Cattle Owners of that […]

Latin America

China defends non-interference in Venezuela

August 14, 2017 Web Desk

BEIJING – China’s Foreign Ministry on Monday defended the importance of not interfering in the internal affairs of the countries, following the recent threats of U.S. President Donald Trump to Venezuela. Theministry’s spokeswoman, Hua Chunying […]

Featured

Cool Canada 2017: Canadian Film Festival at Matucana 100 to celebrate 150th anniversary

August 14, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile’s Matucana Cultural Center 100, in collaboration with the Embassy of Canada, is going to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary with Cool Canada Film Festival in Santiago. The festival, starting from August 16 (Wednesday), […]

Featured

Evo Morales promulgates law to facilitate Bolivia’s TIPNIS indigenous people

August 13, 2017 Web Desk

LA PAZ – Bolivian President Evo Morales has promulgated a law to facilitate integration and sustainable development in indigenous communities in the region called TIPNIS. “This law will allow development of the people in Beni,” […]

Latin America

Jews flee Venezuela amid growing instability

August 13, 2017 Web Desk

JERUSALEM/CARACAS – Hundreds of Jews in Venezuela are fleeing the Latin American country amid the rising violence and food shortage under the rule of President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela once had one of the largest Jewish […]

Featured

Preparan visita del Papa a Chile en enero próximo; habría declaración sobre el “conflicto mapuche”

August 13, 2017 Web Desk

La Ciudad del Vaticano – El papa Francisco se reunirá en tres oportunidades con la presidenta de Chile, Michelle Bachelet, y ofrecerá tres misas masivas durante su visita al país suramericano desde el 15 al […]

Lifestyle

Cuba opens first cable car in Cayo Guillermo

August 12, 2017 Web Desk

CIEGA DE AVILA – Cuba has opened its first cable car in Cayo Guillermo in a bid to increase nautical activities of the tourist destination Jardines del Rey, in the northern central region. The cable […]

Featured

One dead, two injured after 5.6-magnitude earthquake triggers landslides in Peru

August 12, 2017 Web Desk

LIMA – A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean off of Peru’s southern coast (near coast of northern Chile), triggering landslides on local roads. One person was killed while two sustained injuries, Arequipa Governor Yamila […]

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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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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

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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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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

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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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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