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Year: 2017

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Census 2017: 17,574,003 people live in Chile

December 22, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – In Chile, 17,574,003 people live, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE) which revealed the final results of the 2017 Census on Friday morning. The figure implies an increase of 200,172 people […]

Latin America

Peru president manages to survive impeachment but emerges weaker

December 22, 2017 Web Desk

LIMA – Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski survived an impeachment vote in congress late Thursday, thwarting an attempt by opposition lawmakers to oust him over ties to the Brazilian construction giant implicated in the region’s […]

Featured

Mercosur divided on Jerusalem vote: Argentina and Paraguay abstain while Uruguay and Brazil show support

December 22, 2017 Web Desk

UNITED NATIONS – A resolution backed overwhelmingly by the United Nations has effectively called on the U.S. to withdraw its recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The vote in support of the resolution […]

Sports

FIFA clears Peru captain Guerrero for World Cup 2018

December 21, 2017 Web Desk

LIMA – Peru captain Paolo Guerrero is free to play in next year’s World Cup after FIFA’s appeal committee cut his ban for failing a doping test from one year to six months on Wednesday. […]

Opinion

Venezuela’s Oil Industry Is Falling Apart

December 20, 2017 Web Desk

Humberto Márquez CARACAS – Corruption in the Venezuelan state oil industry, denounced by the government itself, and with former ministers and senior managers behind bars, is the latest evidence that, in the country with the largest […]

Featured

VIDEO: At least 12 killed, 18 injured as tourist bus crashes in Mexico

December 19, 2017 Web Desk

MEXICO CITY — At least 12 people died when a bus carrying cruise ship passengers flipped over on a highway in the southeastern part of Yucatan Peninsula early Tuesday, officials said. Quintana Roo state Civil […]

Featured

Argentina passes controversial pension reform despite violent protests

December 19, 2017 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – Argentina’s government on Tuesday passed a controversial reform of the South American country’s pension system amid violent protests in capital Buenos Aires. Clashes between protesters and police broke out on Monday ahead […]

Latin America

Venezuela awards Russia’s Rosneft two major offshore gas fields

December 19, 2017 Web Desk

CARACAS – Venezuela has awarded licenses to a unit of Russian oil major Rosneft to develop two offshore gas fields, Rosneft said in a statement. President Nicolas Maduro signed the deal during a visit to […]

Latin America

Violent clashes in Buenos Aires as Congress reopens pension reform debate

December 19, 2017 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – Police and protesters clashed on Monday outside Argentina’s Congress as lawmakers debated a proposed pension overhaul that has angered retirees and prompted union leaders to wage a general strike. Demonstrators threw bottles, […]

Featured

Argentina: Far-fetched ‘treason’ charges against ex-officials

December 19, 2017 Web Desk

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The December 6, 2017, indictment by Judge Claudio Bonadio of former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, her Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman, and 10 others, for “treason” and “concealment” points to no evidence […]

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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 [...]
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 [...]
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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