Chile launches Covid-19 Plan at Minera Los Pelambres
Ben Anson/The Santiago Times Staff COQUIMBO – In the midst of an increase in infections throughout the different countries of the world, the undersecretary of…
Piñera announces vaccination plan for 14 million Chileans
SANTIAGO – Chile president Sebastián Piñera has announced how the vaccination plan will be in the South American country after the arrival of 6,000 doses…
Chilean doctor in London discovers a new method for detecting depression
BENJAMIN ANSON/THE SANTIAGO TIMES STAFF As heavy, incessant rains splattered upon the flimsy roof up above me in a rustic classroom from which I teach…
Minister’s resignation points to government crisis in Chile
The resignation of Interior Minister Victor Perez continues to be in Chile’s limelight, with analysts pointing to it as a result of a government crisis…
Chile, Peru green-light AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trials
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said on Wednesday the country’s health regulator had given the go-ahead for clinical trials of AstraZeneca PLC’s COVID-19 vaccine. Pinera said…
US Election 2020: Biden urges Democrats to “keep the faith”, while Trump announces to go to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump daringly claimed victory in the presidential election on Wednesday — despite no winner being declared and millions of votes waiting…
Chile focuses on green hydrogen industry
Santiago – Affected by serious pollution due to coal use to generate electricity, Chile is currently seeking a new strategy to become a power in…
Chile’s unemployment rate reaches 12.3 percent in the third quarter
Chile’s unemployment rate reached 12.3 percent in the July-September quarter, growing by 5.0 percent in 12 months, the National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported on…
Letter to the Editor: I won, for a while
Dennis Fitzgerald Donald Trump is talking of claiming a victory if the early numbers go his way. I like this approach as my football team…
Chile announces new COVID-19 protocols for public beaches
First and foremost: to prevent infections, the use of a mask is mandatory. By Benjamin Anson / The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – Chile’s…