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Month: August 2020

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Chile records 1,752 fresh Covid-19 cases, death toll climbs to 11,289

August 31, 2020 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The Chilean Ministry of Health on Monday reported 1,752 new coronavirus infections in the South American country. Of the 411,726 infections, a total of 16,558 patients “are in the active stage of the […]

National

LATAM: Falklands-Chile link remains suspended until January 2021

August 29, 2020 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – LATAM Airlines have confirmed to the Falkland Islands government that the Punta Arenas-Santiago route will remain suspended until at least 2 January 2021, and the situation will be reviewed near that date. Falkland […]

National

Chilean referendum campaign to amend Pinochet constitution takes off

August 26, 2020 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Braving the pandemic, Chileans begin campaigning on Wednesday for a referendum on amending their dictatorship-era constitution — for many a symbol of entrenched social and economic inequality. The referendum to decide whether to […]

National

Magallanes’s Chief Medical Officer resigns amid Covid-19 controversy

August 26, 2020 Web Desk

PUNTA ARENAS – The Chief Medical Officer from Magallanes Region, extreme south of Chile, resigned following an outbreak of Covid-19 cases in Punta Arenas and serious statements from the Chilean minister of Health which were […]

National

Chile slaps record fine on Norwegian company over environmental offense

August 24, 2020 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Last week, Chile’s environmental protection service said it had slapped a record US$ 6.6 million fine on a Norwegian salmon producer for the 2018 escape of 690,000 antibiotic-fed fish. The fine, handed to […]

Business

Chile and Ecuador sign new free trade agreement

August 14, 2020 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile’s President Sebastián Piñera and and his Ecuadorian counterpart Lenin Moreno have signed a new Free Trade Agreement, which provides significant benefits for exporters and small and medium-sized companies. Piñera, who was accompanied […]

Blogs

Spending the 10% and weaning off government hand-outs

August 1, 2020 Web Desk

Marcelo Montecinos/The Santiago Times Staff As most Chileans anxiously await being able to withdraw 10% of their pension funds in the coming weeks, the questions arise: How will they spend it, and what comes after […]

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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

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 [...]

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