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Month: November 2017

National

Chilean level of English proficiency falls in international rankings

November 23, 2017 Web Desk

Isabel Cocker/The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – According to a study, performed by Education First, Chile’s level of English proficiency has been ranked as 45th out of 90 studied countries. This is the second consecutive […]

Latin America

Russian deep-sea craft joins international search for Argentine submarine

November 23, 2017 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – The Russian military has sent its top-notch research vessel, equipped with submersible drones, to assist the search for the missing Argentinian submarine, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday. The ‘Yantar’ has been […]

Elections

DISCUSSION: Voter Turnout in Chile

November 22, 2017 Web Desk

Isabel Cocker/The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – There were queues hours long at voting booths, I heard on Sunday. Many more people than expected had turned out to vote, and the polling stations weren’t ready […]

Featured

VIDEO: HIV Continues to Rise in Chile

November 22, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile’s government is struggling to control a growing number of new HIV cases, which have doubled over the past decade. Today about 25,000 people are being treated for the virus in Chile, and […]

National

Chile’s honorary consul in Bangladesh receives Gusi Peace Prize

November 22, 2017 Web Desk

DHAKA – Asif A. Chowdhury, the honorary consul of Chile in Bangladesh, was conferred with the prestigious Gusi Peace prize in Manila on Wednesday for his contribution in the fields of social welfare through business. […]

Featured

Transantiago’s first pure electric buses hit the roads

November 22, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The first two 100% electric buses in the history of Santiago City’s public transport have begun operating in the Chilean capital. With the incorporation of these two K9FE buses by Clean energy giant […]

Latin America

Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina seize 2.2 tons of drugs in joint border raids

November 22, 2017 Web Desk

LA PAZ – Authorities from Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina have dealt harsh blow to drug trafficking by seizing 2.2 tons of drugs in simultaneous operations carried out in border areas, from November 6th to 19th. […]

Featured

Ex Chilean Junta member Fernando Matthei dies at 92

November 21, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile’s ex commander-in-chief of the Air Force, Fernando Matthei Aubel died on Sunday at the age of 92. Mattheri, a member of the Military Junta with which Augusto Pinochet governed from 1973 to […]

Business

Chile stock index hit 6-year low on first-round election

November 21, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The Peso currency and benchmark IPSA stock index sank more than 3.5 percent in morning trading on Monday, its biggest drop in 6 years, after market-friendly presidential candidate Sebastian Piñera garnered less support […]

World

London loses European Banking Authority to Paris and European Medical Agency to Amsterdam

November 21, 2017 Web Desk

LONDON – Paris has won a battle to host the European Banking Authority (E.B.A.), which will relocate from London after the U.K. leaves the European Union. The French capital’s victory follows a win earlier for […]

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Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

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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, [...]
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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 [...]

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