Year: 2017

GUATEMALA CITY – Guatemala has become the first country in the world to follow U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. In a Facebook post, Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales […]

Tit for tat: Canada expels top Venezuelan diplomat

OTTAWA – Canada has officially expelled the Venezuelan ambassador in response to Venezuela’s recent expulsion of the Canadian ambassador in an ongoing diplomatic tit-for-tat. Ottawa will expel a Venezuelan diplomat and bar that country’s ambassador […]

Pinera receives congratulations from Saudi Arabia

SANTIAGO/RIYADH – The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to Sebastian Pinera on his election as President of Chile. On behalf of the people […]

Clashes in Peru after ex-president Fujimori gets medical pardon

December 24, 2017 Web Desk

LIMA – Peru’s president has pardoned his ailing predecessor Alberto Fujimori from serving a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity and corruption. In a written statement late Sunday, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said that he decided […]

How a Venezuelan Living with HIV Could Change the Way Mexico Deals with Refugees

JOSEFINA SALOMON MEXICO CITY – As Daniel*, a 26-year-old architect, stood before a visibly exhausted doctor in the main public hospital of the once-idyllic beach resort town of Isla Margarita, northern Venezuela, a terrifying premonition […]

Red alert in Valparaíso after forest fire scorches 400 hectares

December 24, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – A forest fire located in the area “Parcela Santa Ignacia” in the municipalities of Limache and Villa Alemana, has forced staff of the National Forestry Corporation (Conaf) and firefighters of sectors close to […]

Peru expels two North Korean diplomats

December 23, 2017 Web Desk

LIMA – Peru’s government has ordered the expulsion of two North Korean diplomats after declaring them persona non grata over Pyongyang’s “continued violations” of UN Security Council resolutions with its nuclear program. “The government of […]

Venezuela expels top Brazil and Canada envoys for meddling in internal affairs

December 23, 2017 Web Desk

CARACAS – Venezuela has expelled the Brazilian Ambassador to Caracas, Ruy Pereira, and Canadian charge d’affaires Craib Kowalik, accusing them of meddling in the country’s politics. National Constituent Assembly president Delcy Rodriguez declared both Brazil’s […]

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