Web Desk, Author at The Santiago Times

Power Outages Scheduled Monday in Five Santiago Communities for Maintenance

June 9, 2025 Web Desk

SANTIAGO — Enel has announced planned power outages across five communes in Santiago on Monday, June 9, as part of its preventive maintenance and distribution network improvement plan. The utility company shared a map on […]

Kast Leads Chile’s Presidential Race, but Matthei Remains Favorite to Win, Cadem Survey Shows

June 9, 2025 Web Desk

SANTIAGO — José Antonio Kast, leader of the Republican Party, has regained the lead in Chile’s presidential race according to the latest Plaza Pública Cadem survey released Sunday, June 8. In the spontaneous voting preference […]

Patricia Fuenmayor, Venezuelan TV Presenter and Former Miss Universe, Dies at 51

June 9, 2025 Web Desk

Patricia Fuenmayor, a beloved Venezuelan television presenter and former Miss Universe contestant, has died at the age of 51 after a battle with cancer, according to reports. Univision’s Despierta América shared the news on Instagram, […]

Chile-Israel Ties at ‘Rock Bottom,’ Says Israeli Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Rift

June 9, 2025 Web Desk

Israel’s ambassador to Chile, Gil Artzyeli, said diplomatic relations between the two countries have “reached rock bottom,” citing a prolonged breakdown in dialogue and what he described as hostile rhetoric from the Chilean government. Speaking […]

Mountaineer Dies After Fall on Chile’s Calbuco Volcano

June 9, 2025 Web Desk

A 35-year-old Chilean mountaineer died Saturday while descending Calbuco Volcano in southern Chile, prompting a challenging recovery operation in treacherous terrain. The victim was part of a four-person expedition—three men and one woman—who began […]

CFK to Run for Buenos Aires Provincial Legislature

June 3, 2025 Web Desk

Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced Monday she will seek a seat in the Buenos Aires Provincial Legislature in the upcoming Sept. 7 elections, representing La Matanza and other southern districts on the […]

Colombia Among Five Nations Elected to UN Security Council for 2026-2027 Term

June 3, 2025 Web Desk

Colombia was elected Tuesday to serve a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council, joining Bahrain, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia, and Liberia as incoming non-permanent members for the 2026–2027 period. Elected by […]

Chilean Comptroller Issues New Guidelines for Investigating Sick Leave Misuse in Public Sector

June 3, 2025 Web Desk

The Chilean Comptroller General’s Office (CGR) has issued detailed instructions for investigating public officials suspected of abusing sick leave, amid a widening scandal involving potential administrative misconduct. In a directive released Monday, the CGR outlined […]

China Grants Visa-Free Entry to Five Latin American Countries in Landmark Policy Shift

June 3, 2025 Web Desk

Policy seen as strategic move to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties with the region China has begun offering visa-free entry to citizens of five Latin American countries for the first time, in a move […]

Messi Returns to Argentina Squad Ahead of World Cup Qualifier Against Chile

June 3, 2025 Web Desk

Lionel Messi has rejoined Argentina’s national team ahead of its upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, marking his return to international duty after a seven-month hiatus. The 37-year-old forward arrived at the national training facility […]