September, 2018 - The Santiago Times

Chile celebrates 208th Day of Independence

September 18, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Today is National Day in Chile, celebrated all over the South American country to commemorate the first step on the way to independence, the First National Assembly or Primera Junta Nacional de Gobierno. The […]

Chile and UK agree on mutual cooperation in cyber defense

September 17, 2018 Ross Brown

SANTIAGO – The 16th Defense Staff Talks between United Kingdom and Chile took place on 13-14 September 2018 in Santiago at the Ministry of Defense. The talks were led by the Undersecretary of Defense, Cristian […]

‘Adriana’s Pact’: No justice in Chile for victims of Pinochet’s dictatorship

September 16, 2018 Ali Dashti

MADRID – Chilean filmmaker Lissette Orozco, who has made a name for herself in the international documentary film industry with Adriana’s Pact (2017), a film about her aunt, Adriana Elcira Rivas González, one of the […]

Chile marks Victor Jara’s 45th assassination anniversary

September 16, 2018 Ali Dashti

SANTIAGO – A thousand guitar players and hundreds of other musicians and fans will pay homage to the assassinated Chilean singer-songwriter, Víctor Jara, who was tortured and killed on this day (16 September 1973) by […]

Typhoon Mangkhut kills over 50 in Philippines; heads for China, Hong Kong

September 16, 2018 Web Desk

MANILA – Hong Kong and southern China were under maximum on Sunday as strong winds and heavy rain from Typhoon Mangkhut lashed the densely populated coast, a day after the biggest storm of the year […]

Pope Francis expels Chilean priest over child sex abuse

September 16, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – A Chilean priest, convicted of pedophilia, has been stripped of his priestly duties by Pope Francis amid a growing global abuse scandal that has shaken the Roman Catholic Church. The Archdiocese of Santiago […]

Xi, Maduro agree to take China-Venezuela ties to higher level

September 15, 2018 Web Desk

BEIJING – Venezuelan Nicolas Maduro and his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping have agreed to promote bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership to a higher level, the state-run Xinhua reported. Xi welcomed the visit of Maduro to […]

Peru seizes 902 kilos of cocaine in three busts

September 15, 2018 Web Desk

LIMA – Peru’s National Police have seized a total of 902 kilos of cocaine in three drug busts, according to the country’s interior minister. “This year, the anti-drug work is very strong, and that is […]

Chileans traveling to Peru must be vaccinated against measles

September 15, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile reports that information has been gathered from the Ministry of Health of Peru, which establishes the implementation of a plan for the implementation of vaccination posts […]

Chile, China agree to enhance cooperation, deepen partnership

September 14, 2018 Web Desk

BEIJING – Chile’s Foreign Minister Roberto Ampuero called on Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan on Friday and the two sides expressed willingness to further enhance bilateral cooperation. China supports people of Latin American countries to […]

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, [...]

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 [...]