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Year: 2017

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Chile witnesses lowest number of traffic deaths during Fiestas Patrias since 2002

September 25, 2017 Web Desk

Isabel Cocker/The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – There were 21 road deaths reported during the long weekend (the period from Friday 15th September to Tuesday 19th September), according to Police Chief of Transit and Roads […]

National

Cruise 2017/18 season takes off in Punta Arenas with Stella Australis

September 25, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The Chilean flagged Stella Australis opened this week the Punta Arenas 2017/28 cruise season, which is expected to extend until the end of March. Probably the most experienced company to enjoy the glaciers […]

Latin America

Jennifer Lopez donates $1m to Puerto Rico hurricane relief

September 25, 2017 Web Desk

NEW YORK – Actor and musician Jennifer Lopez has donated $1 million in aid to the Puerto Rico recovery effort, following the devastating effects of hurricanes Irma and Maria. Lopez, who is of Puerto Rican […]

Featured

Mexico earthquake death toll rises to 318; thousands homeless

September 25, 2017 Web Desk

MEXICO – So far there have been 318 people killed by a 7.1 earthquake on the Richter scale that hit central Mexico last Tuesday, according to the South American country’s national coordinator of Civil Protection. […]

Latin America

Peru set to legalize medical marijuana

September 24, 2017 Web Desk

LIMA – Peru has announced that it is drafting legislation to set up a wide-reaching medical cannabis program. The Congressional Committee on National Defense in Peru has agreed to the new bill, which will include […]

World

Canada to develop earthquake early warning system

September 24, 2017 Web Desk

OTTAWA – Authorities from British Columbia have asked the University of Victoria to develop a network of sensors to detect the first wave leading up to an earthquake, while triggering an early warning. The system […]

National

Baha’i community donates 2,000 trees to Santiago de Chile

September 24, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO — The Baha’i community of Chile recently donated 2,000 trees to the city of Santiago. This gift came from the Native Flora Project, a tree-planting initiative at the Baha’i House of Worship in Chile. […]

Latin America

Brazilian agriculture minister’s home raided by police amid corruption probe

September 24, 2017 Web Desk

BRASILIA – Brazil’s Police raided the home of a top government official Thursday seeking evidence in yet another corruption case involving a member of embattled President Michel Temer’s Cabinet. The operation was authorized by Brazil’s […]

Featured

Chile announces 21-member squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup in India

September 24, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile has announced their 21-man squad to participate in the FIFA U-17 World Cup scheduled to start from October 6 in India. “The Communications Manager reports that the Technical Director of the Chilean […]

Latin America

In a first, OAS to observe Brazil elections 2018

September 24, 2017 Web Desk

BRASILIA – The Organization of American States (OAS) will deploy an Electoral Observation Mission to Brazil’s general elections scheduled for October 2018. It will be the first time the hemispheric organization observes elections in Brazil. […]

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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, [...]
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Universidad de Chile Eliminated by Curicó Unido in Copa Chile Upset

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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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