Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador join forces to combat illegal fishing
SANTIAGO – Four South American countries joined forces this week in a bid to combat illegal fishing by huge Chinese fleets off their coasts. Chile,…
Food
Food Insecurity Concerns for Latin America and the Caribbean
By Samira Sadeque UNITED NATIONS – The multi-dimensional impacts of the coronavirus pandemic in Latin America could lead to a “hunger pandemic” if not addressed…
Chile sends troops to contain hungry protesters in Santiago
SANTIAGO – Coronavirus cases keep soaring in Chile as soldiers are deployed to back up riot police in Santiago following clashes with demonstrators angry about…
Coronavirus: Protesters demanding food aid clash with police in Santiago
Dozens of people demanding government aid amidst a COVID-19 lockdown clashed with police on the outskirts of Santiago, Chile, on Monday. Police and protesters clashed…
Chile and Peru join hands to promote agricultural products in Asia
LIMA – The complementarity in some agricultural products between Peru and Chile has led both countries to sign an agreement to work on a joint…
Another outbreak of ISA virus in Chile’s Patagonia salmon farms
SANTIAGO – Chile’s National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (SERNAPESCA) has established zoning areas following the detection and outbreak of the ISA virus, Infectious Salmon Anemia…