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Month: August 2018

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Brazil reopens northern border to Venezuelan migrants

August 9, 2018 Web Desk

RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil has re-opened its border to Venezuelans fleeing economic and political turmoil, just hours after a judge ordered the frontier to be closed amid a growing regional migration crisis. After a […]

National

Agrosuper to buy salmon producer AquaChile for $850 million

August 6, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Agrosuper, one of Chile’s top food producers, has reported the purchase of 67% of the salmon company Empresas AquaChile SA to its majority shareholders, in addition to the launch of a Public Offer […]

World

At least 91 killed, 209 injured after 7.0-magnitude hits Indonesian island

August 6, 2018 Web Desk

JAKARTA – The death toll rose to 91 and the number of injured people was up to 209 after a 7.0-magnitude quake hit tourist destination of Lombok Island in central Indonesia, officials said on Monday. […]

World

Switzerland: 20 killed in WWII plane crash

August 5, 2018 Web Desk

ZURICH – An aircraft manufactured in Germany some 80 years ago has crashed into a mountainside in eastern Switzerland, killing all the 20 people on board. The plane – a Junkers JU-52 HB-HOT – was […]

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VIDEO: Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro remains unharmed in drone bomb attack

August 5, 2018 Web Desk

CARACAS – Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has survived an apparent assassination attempt in which he was targeted by drones armed with explosives while delivering a live TV address. The attack happened here during a speech […]

National

Chinese cars top auto sales in Chile

August 4, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chinese-made cars for the first time topped auto sales in Chile in the first half of the year, according to a report in local media. Less than a decade since Chinese cars entered […]

Featured

Chile becomes first Latin American country to ban plastic bags

August 4, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile has become the first South American country to legally ban the widespread commercial use of plastic bags. “I want to share with you the joy that as of today we’re enacting the […]

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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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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 [...]
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Chile and Norway Deepen Antarctic Cooperation with New Agreement

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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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