Brazil plans to privatize airports and railways
BRASILIA – Brazil’s government will announce the privatization of southern airports, including Curitiba, in the second quarter of this year, according to Adalberto Vasconcelos, head…
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DHL ‘to shut down’ Chilean e-commerce division
SANTIAGO – German e-commerce subsidiary DHL will close its Chilean e-commerce division on April b 12, according to local media. Chile’s Diario Financiero newspaper reported…
Mexican fuel pipeline explosion death toll climbs to 91
TLAHUELILPAN – The death toll from a fuel pipeline explosion in central Mexico last week rose to 91 as Pemex defended its response to one…
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…
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…
At least 73 killed in Mexico fuel pipeline blast
TLAHUELILPAN – An explosion and fire in central Mexico killed at least 73 people after hundreds swarmed to the site of an illegal fuel-line tap…
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…
Santiago Stock Exchange in its longest positive streak in its history
SANTIAGO – The Santiago Stock Exchange on Thursday scored its biggest positive streak in its history, after chaining its fifteenth consecutive session upwards. The IPSA,…