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Year: 2017

Elections

LIVE: Chile goes to polls to elect next President

December 17, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Today, Chileans voted in a runoff presidential election to choose between former president Sebastian Piñera and one-time TV news anchor Alejandro Guillier. Chile elects Sebastián Piñera as Bachelet’s successor The two candidates were […]

Opinion

Trump’s Recognition Of Jerusalem As Israel’s Capital And The Prospect Of A Two-State Solution

December 17, 2017 Web Desk

ALON BEN-MEIR I was in Israel when Trump made his announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Initially, I thought Israelis would pour out into the streets celebrating this ‘historic’ moment, but other than small chatter […]

Latin America

Argentina suspends debate on pension reform after violent protests

December 17, 2017 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – The Chamber of Deputies of Argentina have suspended a controversial pension system reform vote after a heated legislative debate and clashes between police and protesters outside the building, in a blow to […]

National

Venezuelan woman, 35, dies during liposuction in Las Condes clinic

December 16, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – A 35-year-old woman died on Friday afternoon while undergoing surgery at the Paris Surgery and Aesthetics Clinic, located on Hernando de Magallanes Avenue, in the Las Condes district. Sorangel Álvarez Gómez, a Venezuelan […]

Featured

5 dead, 15 missing as landslide sweeps through Chilean town of Santa Lucia

December 16, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – On Saturday morning, intense rains in the Los Lagos region caused a flood in the vicinity of Villa Santa Lucia in the southern Chilean province of Palena. Regional authorities confirmed Four Chileans and […]

Latin America

Venezuelan opposition receives European Union prize for human rights

December 16, 2017 Web Desk

STRASBOURG, France – Venezuela’s opposition received a European Union prize for human rights and urged the world to keep a close eye on an upcoming presidential election where it aspires to end two decades of […]

Featured

Argentina sacks Navy chief in first disciplinary action since ARA San Juan loss

December 16, 2017 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – Argentina has fired the head of its navy a month after a submarine disappeared in the South Atlantic with 44 crew members onboard, a government spokesman said on Saturday. Local paper La […]

Latin America

Violent protests in Buenos Aires as Congress discusses pensions reform plan

December 15, 2017 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – A trade union-organized march in Buenos Aires descended into violence Thursday, with thousands of protesters clashing with police as they demanded lawmakers reject a controversial pension reform plan. Riot police used water […]

Latin America

Chile, Argentina agree to boost energy exchange

December 15, 2017 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – Energy ministers from Chile, Andrés Rebolledo, and from Argentina, Juan José Aranguren, signed a bilateral agreement in Buenos Aires that will allow increasing energy exchange, both electricity and natural gas. The agreement, […]

Travel

Chile declared World’s Best Tourism Destination again

December 15, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – For the second time in a row, Chile has been chosen as the Best Destination for Adventure Tourism in the World, as was announced by the Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism, Jorge […]

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Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

Featured
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

National
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 [...]
National

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 [...]
Lifestyle

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 [...]
Latin America

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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