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Home2019August

Month: August 2019

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Chile announces $600 million stimulus package to counter mining downturn

August 29, 2019 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile’s finance minister announced on Monday US$ 600 million in additional stimulus to kick-start the top copper producer’s sputtering economy, which has suffered from a downturn in mining and global trade tensions. Finance […]

Featured

Chile declares agricultural emergency as extreme drought hits Santiago and outskirts

August 26, 2019 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The Chilean government has declared an agricultural emergency in many areas to try to fast-track a series of relief measures for farmers, including provision of drinking water and medicine for animals. Central Chile […]

National

Chile becomes first Latin American country to sign Norway’s declaration against illegal fishing

August 26, 2019 Web Desk

SANTIAGO/OSLO – Chile has become the first Latin American nation to sign Norway’s declaration against illegal fishing, the Norwegian government has announced. “Norway has initiated an international declaration against fishing crime and I am pleased […]

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Bolsonaro sends Brazilian army to fight Amazon forest fires amid worldwide protest

August 24, 2019 Web Desk

SAO PAULO – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has ordered the armed forces to help fight a record number of forest fires in the Amazon. Brazilian forces will deploy starting Saturday to border areas, indigenous territories […]

National

Is Chilean President Sebastián Piñera ‘a famous thief’? Wikipedia says so!

August 22, 2019 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Someone on Wikipedia has vandalized the biography of Sebastián Piñera, exposing the level of protection for the Chilean President’s profile by the online search engine. The revision history of Piñera’s page shows that someone on […]

World

British PM’s girlfriend barred from entering U.S.

August 22, 2019 Web Desk

LONDON – The girlfriend of new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been denied permission to enter the United States because of her trip to East Africa’s Somaliland in 2018. Carrie Symonds, who moved into […]

Featured

Bolsonaro suggests green groups started the blaze in the Amazon to blame him

August 22, 2019 Web Desk

BRASILIA – Wildfires in the Amazon rainforest in northern Brazil have ignited a firestorm on social media, with President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday suggesting green groups started the blazes. Images of fires purportedly devouring sections […]

Sports

Chile’s Juan Carlos Saez handed 8-year ban for match fixing

August 21, 2019 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Former world number 230 Juan Carlos Saez has been banned for eight years and fined £10,300 ($12,500) for match fixing. The 28-year-old Chilean was interviewed by the Tennis Integrity Unit after unusual betting […]

Featured

Brazil: Smoke from Amazon rainforest fires causes blackout in Sao Paulo

August 21, 2019 Web Desk

SAO PAULO – Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has seen a record number of fires this year, according to new data from the country’s space research agency. The National Institute for Space Research (Inpe) said its satellite […]

Featured

Chile ski stations fighting the ravages of climate change with snow cannons

August 21, 2019 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Once deep in powder, this time of year, Chile’s ski stations are fighting the ravages of climate change and pollution that have brought less and less snow to the central Andes. Just a […]

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Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

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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 [...]
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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