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Year: 2017

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At least 27 dead in Texas church shooting

November 6, 2017 Web Desk

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas – An armor-clad gunman opened fire inside a rural Texas church on Sunday, killing more than two dozen people in the largest mass shooting in the state’s history, officials said. At least […]

National

Oceana calls for implementation of fishery products’ traceability

November 5, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Marine conservation organization Oceana has called out to national authorities to urgently implement a national traceability plan for fishery products, after television program Misión Encubierta (Undercover Mission) aired an investigative report titled “Something […]

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Chile plans to upgrade its F-16 fleet, new AESA radars

November 5, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The Chilean Air Force is studying options for upgrading its fleet of 46 F-16 fighters to keep the aircraft up-to-date through the 2030s, according to Jane’s. The plan, set to be launched between […]

Latin America

EU support: Argentina sells 30-year Euro bond, first time in history

November 5, 2017 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – Argentina finalized its foreign bond sale plan for 2017 this week by selling 2.75 billion Euros in three bonds in an offering that was more than four times oversubscribed, the Finance Ministry […]

Sports

‘Monstrous’ Messi enters Barca’s 600 club

November 5, 2017 Web Desk

BARCELONA – Lionel Messi celebrated his 600th start for Barcelona on Saturday in what his manager Ernesto Valverde hailed as “a monstrous” achievement. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner becomes only the third player to reach […]

National

Pinochet’s agent arrested in Chile drugs raid

November 5, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Police have arrested a former secret service agent sentenced to jail for human rights abuses during the military government led by General Augusto Pinochet. Reimer Kohlitz was detained during an anti-drugs operation near […]

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Venezuelan opposition leader Guevara takes refuge in Chilean embassy

November 5, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – This weekend, a top Venezuelan opposition lawmaker requested Chile’s protection after Venezuela’s high court announced he would be prosecuted on charges punishable by a decade in prison. Freddy Guevara, vice president of the […]

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Argentina Aims to Be a Leader in Mining, But Obstacles Abound

November 5, 2017 Web Desk

Daniel Gutman BUENOS AIRES – Argentina does not have the mining tradition of other South American countries, but this could begin to change. The government wants to draw 30 billion dollars in foreign investment to tap […]

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Santiago de Chile confirmed to host 2023 Pan Am Games

November 5, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The Pan American Sports Organization, or PASO, has chosen Chilean capital, Santiago, to host the 2023 Games. The unanimous decision was made during its general assembly in Prague. Toronto hosted the 17th edition […]

Featured

Chile’s jailed Mapuche activists resume hunger strike

November 4, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – A group of jailed Mapuche activists have resumed their hunger strike after being held without trial for almost 18 months as the Chilean government has “failed to fulfill its promise to free them”. […]

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