With nearly 300,000 COVID-19 cases, Chile overtakes Spain as 6th worst-hit country in the world
SANTIAGO – Chile on Monday surpassed France to become the sixth country with the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world. The South American…
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Piñera’s rejection reaches 77% amid COVID-19 pandemic, shows Chilean survey
SANTIAGO – A public opinion poll released on Friday revealed that Chilean President Sebastián Piñera fell “significantly” in his discharge, registering 17%, seven points less…
Piñera enacts law limiting reelection of Chilean legislators, councilors and governors
SANTIAGO – Chilean President Sebastián Piñera promulgated a constitutional reform on Friday that sets limits on the re-election of parliamentarians, mayors (mayors), councilors and local…
Chile exceeds 6,100 deaths; total Covid-19 cases soar to 291,847
Ross Brown/The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – Chile has exceeded 6,190 deaths from coronavirus and recorded a spike in daily infections by reporting more than…
Chile announces cuts in government salaries
Marcelo Montecinos/The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – The government of Chile has cut the salaries of 693 of its members. The cuts ranged from 1%…
Chile reaches 5,688 deaths from coronavirus, total cases rise to 279,393
SANTIAGO – Chile’s Ministry of Health on Tuesday said that the total number of deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) has reached 5,688, while total number…
Chile’s COVID-19 cases reach 275,999; total 5,575 deaths confirmed
SANTIAGO – Chile on Monday reported a total of 275,999 coronavirus infections since the outbreak began in the country, and 4,017 in the last 24…
Chile’s Latam announces suspension of flights to domestic and international destinations
SANTIAGO – Latam Airlines reported the suspension of ticket sales for a series of destinations both domestic (Chile) and international from airports in Chile. This…
COVID-19: Over 68% of parents won’t allow their children return to school, shows Chilean survey
Andrew Mendez/The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – More than 68 percent of parents say they will not allow their children to attend classes this upcoming…
Medium intensity earthquake hits La Ligua, Chile
SANTIAGO – An earthquake of medium intensity was registered in the central zone of Chile on Thursday. As reported by Onemi, the earthquake was perceived…