Month: October 2017

SANTIAGO – The Admiralty Sound (Seno Almirantazgo) will become the first Multiple Use Marine Coastal Protected Area (AMP-MU) in the Chilean province of Tierra del Fuego. Bárbara Saavedra, director of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), […]

In India, the subhuman exploitation of child labor does not cease

Clemente Ferrer/Special To The Santiago Times NEW DELHI – More than 200,000 children are being exploited in India, working in harsh conditions. Under labor exploitation, without access to education and without having covered their basic […]

Brexit “the single stupidest thing any country has ever done”: Bloomberg

LONDON – Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire media mogul and former mayor of New York, has said Brexit is the “single stupidest thing any country has ever done” apart from the election of Donald Trump as […]

60% of Chileans believe Piñera will become next President

SANTIAGO – Majority of the public in Chile believe that Sebastián Piñera will return to La Moneda as President after the November 19th elections, according to the results of the final survey by the Public […]

Ex-Argentina minister jailed on corruption charges

BUENOS AIRES – Julio De Vido, an ex-minister in former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez’s government, was jailed after turning himself into authorities on Wednesday, marking an anti-corruption milestone in a country known for impunity. Congress […]

Chilean miners trapped in Julia mine rescued after 14 hours

SANTIAGO – The dawn of Wednesday confirmed the rescue of the two miners who remained trapped inside the Julia Mine, owned by businessman Lázaro Milla, near Taltal, Antofagasta Region. The workers were identified as Luis […]

Chile acquits 11 Mapuche people over arson deaths

SANTIAGO – A Chilean Criminal Court Wednesday announced the acquittal of the 11 Mapuche people held over an arson attack that led to the death of an elderly couple in 2013. The presiding judge, Jose […]

Chile Elections 2017: What’s at stake in Economic Policy?

Isabel Cocker/The Santiago Times Staff With the presidential elections 2017 in Chile approaching, The Santiago Times takes a look at what’s at stake. Which topics dominate the campaigns of the candidates? What can we expect […]

Chile Elections 2017: What’s at stake in Education Policy?

Chile Elections 2017: What’s at stake in Migration Policy?

Boris Arjuna/The Santiago Times Staff With the presidential elections 2017 in Chile approaching, The Santiago Times takes a look at what’s at stake. Which topics dominate the campaigns of the candidates? What can we expect […]

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