November, 2018 - The Santiago Times

Chileans close school in Antarctica after 33 years

November 8, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The deterioration of the main Chilean settlement in the Antarctic caused the closure of the F-50 School in Villa Las Estrellas after 33 years of operation, during which it helped to train more […]

Chile sends 175 Haitian migrants back home on ‘humanitarian flight’

November 8, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – A Chilean Air Force (FACH) airplane took off from Santiago Wednesday with more than 150 Haitians onboard on their way back home in what some regarded as a “humanitarian flight” and others dubbed […]

Chile: Piñera unveils electric cars fleet for government use

November 7, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – President Sebastian Piñera on Wednesday presented new electric vehicles that will be used by the Chilean government, in an initiative to promote electromobility. In his speech at the Plaza de la Constitución (Constitution […]

Chilean operators to seek top court’s ruling on Latam-American Airlines ‘cartel’ agreement

November 6, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The Chilean Association of Tourism Companies (ACHET) Monday announced it will take the question of the agreement of Latam Airlines with American Airlines and International Airlines Groups (IAG), which was approved last Wednesday […]

Chile to rename Santiago airport after Pablo Neruda

November 6, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The Culture Committee of the Chamber of Deputies yesterday approved the bill that seeks to change the name of Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to that of Pablo Neruda International Airport. According to […]

Chile joins China’s Belt and Road Initiative

November 4, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO/BEIJING – Chile’s foreign minister on Friday arrived at the National Development and Reform Commission of China to sign the cooperation agreement between both countries, within the framework of the Beijing’s ambitious global infrastructure project […]

Chile’s Marine Harvest accused of environmental damage from leakage of 690,000 salmon

November 3, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The Chilean Superintendency of the Environment (SMA) has filed charges against the company Marine Harvest Chile, owner of the Salmon Feed Center (CES) Punta Redonda on Guar Island, for non-compliance with the conditions, […]

Chile furious with France for granting asylum to most wanted terrorist

November 3, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The Chilean government does not share the decision adopted by the French refugee office, in terms of granting political asylum to Ricardo Palma Salamanca, Interior Minister Andrés Chadwick said yesterday. In February this […]

Palestinians condemn Bolsonaro’s decision to move Brazil’s embassy to Jerusalem

November 3, 2018 Web Desk

RAMALLAH – A senior Palestinian official on Friday condemned Brazilian far-right President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s announcement that he would move his country’s Israel embassy to Jerusalem. “These are provocative and illegal steps that will only destabilize […]

Chile-bound Latam flight grounded after plane’s window shattered by hailstorm

November 1, 2018 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – A Latam Brasil Airbus A320-200 which was set for Santiago, Chile made an emergency landing in Argentina due to a severe hailstorm. Only 80 minutes into its flight after took off from […]

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 [...]