Falkland Islands and Brazil reach accord for historic commercial flight
BRASILIA – An agreement has been finalized with LATAM Airlines Brazil to introduce a second international commercial air link to the Falkland Islands with a…
Chile News
Peru beat Chile 3-0 to reach Copa America final with Brazil
PORTO ALEGRE – Peru advanced to the first Copa América final since 1975 with a comfortable semi-final victory over double defending champions Chile. Edison Flores…
Chile eyes historic win against Peru in Copa America semi-final
PORTO ALEGRE – Reigning Copa America champions Chile are preparing to make history in their semi-final with Peru on Wednesday. “We want to leave our…
Rare total solar eclipse stuns skywatchers in Chile, Argentina
SANTIAGO – Chileans witnessed the first total solar eclipse since August 2017, which darkened the skies over northern parts of the South American country on Tuesday….
Israel frees Palestinian minister after arrest over Pinera’s Al-Aqsa visit
JERUSALEM – Police in Israel have released from custody the Palestinian minister for Jerusalem affairs after questioning him over claims he organized activities in the…
Former Canadian professor stabbed to death in Chile’s Valparaiso
SANTIAGO – A Canadian citizen has been confirmed to have died from stab wounds received on Friday in the Chilean port of Valparaiso while he…
Argentina opens official inquiry into Sunday’s massive blackout
BUENOS AIRES – Argentina has opened an inquiry into what caused a massive blackout that left nearly 50 million people without power, Energy Minister Gustavo…
Women among 6 dead in Chile bus crash
SANTIAGO – At least six people were killed and 30 others injured after a bus overturned in the La Araucania region of south-central Chile, according…
Argentina’s security forces allowed to use electric tasers
BUENOS AIRES – Argentine federal police and security forces will now be allowed to use non-lethal weapons like electric tasers, following a Security Ministry decree…
Unemployment in Chile remains stable, 6.9% in the first quarter of 2019
SANTIAGO – The unemployment rate in Chile stood at 6.9% during the January-March mobile quarter of 2019, according to figures provided by the National Statistics…