Month: March 2018

LONDON – The leader and deputy leader of far-right group Britain First have been found guilty of religiously aggravated harassment. Paul Golding, 36, and Jayda Fransen, 32, were arrested over the distribution of leaflets and […]

Piñera criticizes Vatican over child sex abuse in Chile

SANTIAGO – A week after assuming the leadership of the Chilean Government, President-elect Sebastián Piñera addressed different issues, including allegations of sexual abuse of religious. In that line, the next president criticized the Chilean Catholic […]

Women’s Day – IOC setting the stage for lasting change in sport

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – In support of International Women’s Day and the call to action to #PressforProgress, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is launched Thursday an overview of 25 key recommendations from its Gender Equality Review […]

CPTPP: 11 countries sign Pacific Trade Deal in Chile

SANTIAGO – Trade ministers from 11 Pacific Rim countries Thursday signed a sweeping free trade agreement in Chile to streamline trade and slash tariffs. The new Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), also […]

Oscar winning Chilean actress speaks of transgender inequalities

March 8, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chilean actress Daniela Vega made history by becoming the first transgender presenter at the Oscars ceremony. But, at a news conference after meeting Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet this week, she spoke of the […]

Protests in Chile as 11 countries set to sign new TPP trade agreement

March 8, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Today, eleven foreign ministers will sign the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) set to slash tariffs among member nations by 2019. Dozens of people protested on Wednesday in Chile where […]

Chile’s top court upholds $2m fine on DIRECTV

March 7, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile’s Supreme Court has confirmed a fine of around CLP 1.3 billion (USD 2 million) imposed on the Chilean unit of AT&T’s DirecTV subsidiary for distributing irregular set-top boxes, putting an end to […]

Chile deports hundreds of Haitians

March 7, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile has deported nearly 240 Haitians after they were found to be in possession of false statements and documents on entering the South American country. Between March 2 and 5, 2018, Chile’s Investigative […]

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