VIDEO: Powerful earthquake strikes off Chile’s coast near Valparaiso

CHICAGO – The United States has banned imports of fresh Brazilian beef, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said, after a high percentage of shipments failed to pass safety checks. The USDA had “recurring concerns […]

SANTIAGO – Conservative presidential candidate Sebastian Piñera is maintaining a wide lead in the polls ahead of Chile’s November election, though the race to challenge him in a potential runoff is tight, according to a […]

SANTIAGO – Chile’s President Sebastian Piñera announced an ambitious raft of measures on Tuesday, aiming to quell protests against his government with a guaranteed minimum wage, a hike in the state pension offering and the […]