August, 2017 - The Santiago Times

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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), […]

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,” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

Featured

June 11, 2025

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

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 [...]

National

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 [...]

Lifestyle

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 [...]

Latin America

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 [...]