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Home2018February

Month: February 2018

National

Santiago Airport shortlisted for Outstanding Achievement award

February 28, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, the main airport in Chile, has been nominated for the Outstanding Achievement award. The Global Aerospace, Aviation, Defense and Space Outstanding Achievement award gives recognition to air […]

Elections

Maduro to skip Piñera’s inauguration

February 28, 2018 Web Desk

CARACAS/SANTIAGO – Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro says he will not attend the presidential transfer in Chile on March 11 because he will be touring Asia for the date, where he hopes to introduce ‘the world’s […]

Technology

MWC 2018: Telefónica rolls out Aura voice assistant in Chile

February 26, 2018 Web Desk

BARCELONA – Allying with tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft, Telefonica has launched Aura, an artificial intelligence-powered digital assistant, in six countries, as well as announcing a new initiative to bring 100 million people in […]

Business

Chile’s GDP growth to rise to 2.9% in 2018 and 2019: OECD

February 26, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – A favorable growth outlook offers Chile an opportunity to address its low productivity levels compared to other advanced economies, improve access to quality jobs and take steps to reduce its persistently high inequality, […]

Business

Chile registers worst economic performance in Pacific Alliance

February 26, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – With a rise of just 1.6% of the Gross Domestic Product in 2017, Chile returns to occupy for the fourth consecutive year the last place in terms of economic growth among the countries […]

Featured

Chile, Japan agree on close cooperation for early TPP11 deal; sign multiple accords

February 23, 2018 Web Desk

TOKYO – Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have underscored the importance of cooperating closely for early enforcement of the new Trans-Pacific Partnership deal excluding the United States. In a meeting […]

Featured

Argentine farmers will pay royalties to seed companies like Monsanto

February 23, 2018 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – Argentine farmers have agreed to pay perpetual royalties when they replant genetically modified seeds made by companies like Monsanto Co., a deal that could allow farmers access to the newest biotechnology. Farmers’ […]

Latin America

Argentina arrests Russian diplomat in $50m cocaine bust (VIDEO & PICS)

February 22, 2018 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – Police in Argentina have seized nearly 400 kg of cocaine from the Russian Embassy in Buenos Aires, the South American country’s security minister announced Thursday. Security Minister Patricia Bullrich said Thursday that […]

Latin America

After Petro, Venezuela announces new ‘Petro Gold’ cryptocurrency

February 22, 2018 Web Desk

CARACAS – Venezuela’s PresidentNicolás Maduro has recently announced that within one week, the South American county is going to launch a new cryptocurrency, the Petro Gold. The cryptocurrency, according to local news source Telesur, will […]

National

$2.5m of cocaine seized at Chilean ports

February 22, 2018 Web Desk

VITOR QUARANTA SANTIAGO – This week, Chile’s National Customs Services, the Investigative Police (PDI) and the Valparaiso’s Regional Prosecutor Office confiscated 148 kilograms of cocaine paste in a joint operation at the ports of Valparaiso […]

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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 [...]
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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