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Month: October 2018

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Venezuela confirms ‘suicide’ of opposition lawmaker related to attack on Maduro

October 9, 2018 Web Desk

CARACAS – A Venezuelan opposition councilman, who was detained over what officials say was a drone assassination attempt on President Nicolás Maduro in August, has died in a ‘suicide’. Fernando Albán jumped from the 10th […]

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Brazil elections 2018: Bolsonaro, Haddad head for run-off

October 8, 2018 Web Desk

RIO DE JANEIRO – The controversial far-right candidate in Brazil’s presidential election, Jair Bolsonaro, won the first round on Sunday by a margin of 17 percentage points but fell short of the 50% of valid […]

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Expedition Chile 2018: International tour operators discover the wonders of Chile

October 7, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Twenty-seven tour operators from 15 countries are following an itinerary through the regions of Valparaíso, Metropolitana de Santiago and La Araucanía as part of “Origins: Expedition Chile 2018” – an event organized jointly […]

National

British Ambassador to Chile presents credentials to President Piñera

October 7, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The United Kingdom Ambassador to Chile, Mr. Jamie Bowden, presented his credentials to President Sebastián Piñera, at a ceremony that took place at La Moneda presidential palace earlier this week. The Chilean Minister […]

Latin America

Brazil election 2018: Voting opens in polarized presidential race

October 7, 2018 Web Desk

RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilians are going to the polls to vote in the most polarised presidential election for many years. Polling has started in almost all of Brazil in its general elections, except for […]

National

Chilean lawmakers move blockchain resolution in Parliament

October 5, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Two Chilean deputies yesterday presented a resolution to the lower house of the country’s parliament (Camara de Diputados) to adopt blockchain-based security and energy solutions across the South American country. The proposed blockchain […]

Sports

‘Changing the Game’: Summer Youth Olympic Games 2018 open in Buenos Aires

October 5, 2018 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – The third edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) opens on Saturday, 6 October, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Over 4,000 ‘Game Changing’ athletes, influencers and young leaders will be in the […]

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Chilean teacher initiative wins UNESCO-Hamdan Prize

October 5, 2018 Web Desk

PARIS – Three programmes from Chile, Indonesia and the United Kingdom have been awarded the 5th UNESCO–Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prize for making an outstanding contribution to improving the quality of teaching. Duabi’s deputy […]

Latin America

‘Please don’t kill me,’ Ex-Peruvian president Fujimori pleads for his life in video message

October 5, 2018 Web Desk

LIMA – Peru’s ex-president Alberto Fujimori said from his hospital bed on Thursday that a return to prison would be a “death sentence,” the day after a court revoked a pardon for crimes against humanity. […]

Latin America

Argentina: Cristina Fernandez and children to face trial for alleged money laundering

October 5, 2018 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – Former Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her children, Florencia Kirchner and Máximo Kirchner, will face trial on alleged money-laundering allegations after a federal judge this week decided to elevate his […]

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Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

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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

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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 [...]
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 [...]
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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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