Month: November 2018

SANTIAGO – Chile’s Energy Minister Susana Jiménez on Monday inaugurated the Tama te Ra’a plant, composed of 400 solar panels that make up a total of 100 KW, which replaces the 8% of diesel consumption […]

Mudslide kills 14 in Rio do Janeiro

RIO DE JANEIRO – At least 14 people have been killed after a hillside collapsed in a poor neighborhood near Rio de Janeiro in Brazil over the weekend. On Saturday, the mudslide buried six homes […]

Mapuche leader predicts conflict will increase with Chile’s government

SANTIAGO – The spokesman for Mapuche Council of All Lands, Aucán Huilcamán, has anticipated conflict and tension will increase between his community and the government of President Sebastián Piñera since there was no dialogue between […]

Nearly 100 Venezuelan refugees leave Chile for Maduro

November 10, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – As many as 94 Venezuelans returned to their country to benefit from the return plan “Vuelta a la Patria” implemented by the government of Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan embassy in Santiago confirmed on Sunday. […]

Ex-Chilean army chief convicted for Pinochet-era murders

SANTIAGO – A Chilean court has convicted the country’s former army chief for his role in the killing of 15 people during the early days of Augusto Pinochet’s military rule. General (r) Juan Emilio Cheyre, […]

Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

Featured

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