Year: 2017

Central Bank of Chile leaves basic interest rate at 2.5%

SANTIAGO – At its monetary policy meeting on Thursday, The Board of the Central Bank of Chile avoided surprising the market and agreed for the sixth consecutive month to keep the monetary policy interest rate […]

Ex-Argentina official commits suicide amid FIFA corruption case (VIDEO)

BUENOS AIRES – A former Argentine government official threw himself in front of a train and killed himself after being accused of taking bribes in testimony during a U.S. trial looking into corruption in world […]

Obesity, a key driver of diabetes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Obesity is one of the main risk factors for diabetes. In the Americas, the percentage of adults who are obese is more than twice the world average, with more women affected than […]

Bachelet signs new Public Education Law

November 16, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile now has a public education law that will transfer the administration of 6,500 schools and kindergartens to the government, based on the #NuevaEducaciónPública initiative of President Michelle Bachelet. In a ceremony held […]

Double Consciousness: A Review of Sebastián Lelio’s ‘Una Mujer Fantástica’

Stephen Borunda/Special to The Santiago Times Drawing widely from sources ranging from David Lynch’s film The Elephant Man to the ideas of W. E. B. Du Bois, Sebastián Lelio’s most recent film Una Mujer Fantástica […]

Peru declares public holiday after first World Cup qualification in 36 years

November 16, 2017 Web Desk

LIMA – Peru has declared a national holiday after the South American country became the final side to qualify for the World Cup 2018 in Russia with a 2-0 play-off victory over New Zealand in […]

Mapuches of Chile and Argentina set to launch first cross-border march

November 16, 2017 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – The Mapuche organizations from Chile and Argentina have announced the first joint march that will cross the common border in order to protest the militarization of Mapuche territories, and to demand the […]

Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

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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