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Month: December 2017

Latin America

HRW urges Mexico to reject Internal Security Law

December 8, 2017 Web Desk

WASHINGTON – The Mexican Senate should reject legislation that would enshrine the role of the Mexican armed forces in law enforcement activities, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) said yesterday. On November 30, 2017, Mexico’s Chamber […]

Featured

Chile rejects Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

December 7, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The Chilean government has joined the international wave of concern and condemnation over the United States’ decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. In tune with the United Nations resolutions, Santiago […]

Sports

IOC bans Russian athletes from 2018 Winter Olympics over doping

December 7, 2017 Web Desk

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The International Olympic Committee has suspended Russian NOC and created a path for clean individual athletes to compete in PyeongChang 2018 under a neutral flag. It follows an investigation into allegations of […]

Lifestyle

#MeToo: ‘Silence Breakers’ named Time’s 2017 person of the year

December 6, 2017 Web Desk

NEW YORK – The “silence breakers” – the women behind this year’s #MeToo movement against sexual harassment – have been named as Time magazine’s 2017 person of the year. The magazine’s editor-in-chief revealed the cover […]

Featured

Trump officially recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, orders U.S. embassy relocation

December 6, 2017 Web Desk

WASHINGTON – The United States recognized the holy city of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, in a move that could inflame tensions across the Middle East. “I have determined that it is […]

Featured

Bachelet wins U.N. Environment Prize

December 6, 2017 Web Desk

Isabel Cocker/The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – President Michelle Bachelet has become the first South American head of state to win the prestigious United Nations “Champions of the Earth” prize. The award, given Tuesday by […]

National

Chile declares drought emergency in Coquimbo and Valparaíso regions

December 5, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile’s interior ministry has decided to reactivate a measure that declared the entire Coquimbo region (IV) and 14 municipalities of Valparaíso region. The lack of water led to the reactivation of the measure […]

Elections

Piñera claims electoral fraud after first round of Presidential Elections

December 5, 2017 Web Desk

Isabel Cocker/The Santiago Times SANTIAGO – Chile’s candidate for next presidential term, Sebastián Piñera has denounced that in the first round of the elections, voting tables had “already marked” votes for Guillier and Sánchez – […]

Elections

Election fraud or just inaccurate: the problem with political polling

December 5, 2017 Web Desk

By Isabel Cocker / Santiago Times Staff Presidential candidate Sebástian Piñera caused quite a stir with his accusations of election fraud, ahead of the second round of the presidential elections in Chile. But the candidate […]

Latin America

Green candidate Marina Silva will run for president in Brazil

December 4, 2017 Web Desk

BRASÍLIA – Former Brazilian senator and environmental minister Marina Silva said on Sunday that she would seek her party’s nomination to run for president next year. Silva announced her plans at a meeting of her […]

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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

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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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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