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Month: December 2018

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Venezuela, Russia sign bilateral cooperation agreements in Moscow

December 9, 2018 Web Desk

MOSCOW – Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro has signed a series of bilateral agreements during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow earlier this week. The cooperation accords are on mining, oil, telecommunications, weapons […]

Lifestyle

Vanessa Ponce first Mexican to be crowned as Miss World 2018

December 9, 2018 Web Desk

SANYA, China – A 26-year old model from Mexico has been crowned as the 68th Miss World during the annual pageant’s culmination at the colorful event in China’s Sanya City Arena. Born on March 7, […]

National

Feminists oppose renaming Chile’s main airport after Pablo Neruda

December 8, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – As the project to rename Santiago’s international airport is back under the spotlight, feminist groups say that 1971 Literature Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda is “not worthy” of that honor. The original 2011 […]

Travel

Latam faces indefinite union strike in Chile

December 8, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Latin America’s biggest airline is facing an indefinite strike by 270 workers of the Union Interempresa National of Workers of Latam Airlines (SINLATAM) in its base country of Chile. The president of the […]

Latin America

Hostages among 12 dead in Brazil bank robbery shootout

December 7, 2018 Web Desk

SAO PAULO – At least 12 people were killed on Friday, including six policemen, in a shootout between police and bank robbers in a small town in northeastern Brazilian state of Ceará, the state governor’s […]

Featured

Chile declared world’s best adventure tourism destination for third time in a row

December 6, 2018 Web Desk

LISBON – For the third consecutive year, Chile is recognized as the best adventure tourism destination in the world at the World Travel Awards that are considered the Oscars of the international tourism industry. The […]

Featured

Chile sends 53 former Pinochet agents to prison

December 5, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – A Chilean judge has convicted 53 former agents of the Directorate of National Intelligence (DINA), the secret police during the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship, for participating in the kidnapping and disappearance of seven communist […]

Featured

Chinese miner Tianqi closes $4 billion lithium deal in Chile

December 5, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – China’s Tianqi Lithium Corp. has finally completed its purchase of a 23.77% share in Chilean lithium miner SQM from Nutrien, the Chilean stock exchange said on Monday, for a total sale price of […]

Business

Latin America is China’s second trade partner

December 3, 2018 Web Desk

BEIJING – Latin America ranks second in Chinese investment abroad, only after Asia, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said, adding that China has become Latin America’s second largest trading partner. “In recent years, the economic […]

Latin America

Odebrecht sells hydroelectric dam in Peru to Chinese state group

December 2, 2018 Web Desk

LIMA – Brazil’s Odebrecht has agreed to sell its hydroelectric plant in Peru to a Chinese state group, in an operation that includes at least US$618 for civil damages for corruption cases in the country, […]

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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 [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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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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