May, 2025 - The Santiago Times

UK to Try Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders to Ease Prison Overcrowding

May 23, 2025 Web Desk

The United Kingdom will launch a pilot program to administer chemical castration to certain sex offenders as part of a broader strategy to reduce reoffending rates and alleviate pressure on the prison system, Justice Secretary […]

Fuel Shortages Grip Bolivia Amid Strikes and Port Delays

May 23, 2025 Web Desk

A growing fuel shortage is straining cities across Bolivia, as a combination of labor strikes and port delays disrupts gasoline and diesel distribution nationwide. Motorists in La Paz, El Alto, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz have […]

On Penguin Day, Greenpeace Highlights the Importance of Protecting Chile’s Humboldt Penguin

May 22, 2025 Web Desk

To mark this occasion, the environmental organization calls for increased awareness and conservation efforts for the Humboldt penguin, whose largest global population—80% of the species—resides in Chile. Five Reasons to Protect the Humboldt Penguin March […]

Lime Riders Roll Past 7 Million Rides in Santiago as Company Refocuses on Proper Parking and Tidiness

May 22, 2025 Web Desk

Lime, the world’s leading provider of shared electric vehicles, announced that riders in Santiago have officially surpassed 7 million lifetime trips on its e-scooters and e-bikes. Lime launched in Santiago in November 2018 as the […]

The Monsalve Case: Political Shockwaves in Chile Over Ex-Undersecretary’s Release

May 22, 2025 Gonzalo Eduardo Díaz Ponce

In a case that has shaken Chile’s political establishment and ignited fierce public debate, former Undersecretary of the Interior Manuel Monsalve faces serious allegations of rape and sexual abuse. As the investigation unfolds, the case […]

Chilean Pisco Moves Closer to World Heritage Status with UNESCO Recognition

May 21, 2025 Web Desk

The Chilean Pisco Viticultural Cultural Landscape has been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List, marking a major step toward its potential designation as a World Heritage Site. The announcement, made Tuesday, follows the submission of documentation […]

Iberia Expands Latin America Flights for Winter 2025-2026

May 21, 2025 Web Desk

Iberia is set to expand its long-haul operations across Latin America for the 2025-2026 winter season, reinforcing its position as the leading carrier between Europe and the region. The airline announced it will offer more […]

FAO Calls for Gender-Inclusive Reforms in Latin America’s Agri-Food Systems

May 21, 2025 Ross Brown

Women make up more than a third of the workforce in agri-food systems across Latin America and the Caribbean, yet they continue to face systemic barriers that limit their access to resources, decision-making, and economic […]

Bees for biodiversity in Belize

May 21, 2025 Web Desk

How this vital winged insect boosts the production and incomes that keep a community and forest intact At the age of 57, Eventir Cal owes his continued livelihood to the unlikeliest of allies: bees. For […]

Thousands March in Uruguay’s 30th Silent March Demanding Justice for the Disappeared

May 21, 2025 Merco Press

Thousands of people filled the streets of Uruguay’s capital on Monday evening for the 30th annual Marcha del Silencio (Silent March), the country’s largest civic demonstration demanding truth and justice for the victims of forced […]

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 [...]