Chile recognizes Juan Guaidó as president-in-charge of Venezuela: Piñera
SANTIAGO – President Sebastián Piñera said Wednesday that the South American country recognizes and supports Juan Guaidó as President in charge of Venezuela. Chile will…
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Banning trawling for cuttlefish catching triggers “large squid war” in Chile
SANTIAGO – Chile is in the midst of what has become to be known as the “cuttlefish or large squid war”, between industry and artisanal…
Chile adds another 100 electric buses to its fleet
SANTIAGO –A second batch of 100 Chinese-built electric buses joined the public transit fleet serving Santiago de Chile over the weekend. The Minister of Transport…
6.7-strong earthquake hits Chile leaving two dead and thousands without power
SANTIAGO – A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit north-central Chile on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake struck at a depth of 53 kilometers…
Dubai’s DP World acquires 71.3% stake in Chile port operator
SANTIAGO – Dubai-based international port operator DP World has announced the purchase of 71.3% stake in Chile’s Puertos y Logistica (Pulogsa) (PUE.SN) from Minera Valparaiso…
Chile does not recognize Maduro’s new presidential term: Piñera
SANTIAGO – Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has said his government does not recognize the legitimacy of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s regime. “The Chilean government does…
9 killed, 11 injured in Chile road crash (VIDEO)
SANTIAGO – At least nine people, including an infant, were killed and another 11 sustained injuries after three vehicles crashed in southern Chile’s Lake District….
Chile confirms first hantavirus case in 2019
SANTIAGO – The Seremi de Salud de Los Lagos has confirmed this year’s first case of infection by hantavirus in the Chilean region. The patient,…
Chile: 5 injured in Transantiago bus stop blast (VIDEO)
SANTIAGO – An explosion in the heart of Chilean capital has left five people injured, according to government officials. According to the first information from…
Zoo workers rescue puma in Santiago de Chile (VIDEO)
SANTIAGO – Workers of the Chilean National Zoo (Zoológico Nacional de Chile) yesterday rescued a puma in the capital, Santiago, after it spent at least…