Paraguay May Trigger Diplomatic Avalanche for Taiwan
The Senate of Paraguay voted to maintain diplomatic recognition of Taiwan. But long-term prospects do not look bright. Antonio C. Hsiang Paraguay was one of…
South America
Antarctica’s splendid isolation keeps coronavirus at bay
SANTIAGO – As the planet battles the seemingly inexorable spread of the coronavirus, Antarctica remains the only COVID-19-free continent — thanks in the main to…
Diaz would be a “fantastic” addition to Universidad de Chile’s squad – if he returns
SANTIAGO – Veteran Chilean midfielder Marcelo Diaz would be a “fantastic” addition to Universidad de Chile’s squad, should he return to where his career began,…
COVID-19 Coronavirus: Unity for Survival
Arlene J. Schar and Dr. David Leffler As the COVID-19 virus pandemic impacts peoples’ lives worldwide, society shuts down in an effort to contain it….
Chile digs thousands of graves as COVID-19 cases soar above 37,000
SANTIAGO – Thousands of fresh graves are being dug in Santiago’s main cemetery amid a spike in Chile’s COVID-19 cases, authorities said on Thursday. Chile’s…
Chile’s Constitutional Court “on the verge of corruption”
Gonzalo Díaz Ponce “Before I arrived, there were suspended causes in the TC (Constitutional Court) for a long time, on the verge of corruption’’ these…
Is the Total Lockdown of Santiago an Overkill?
Marcelo Montecinos As 7 million people prepare for total quarantine, some question if it is an over-reaction, considering that the mortality rate of SARS-CoV-2 in…
Total quarantine in Santiago de Chile after coronavirus spike
SANTIAGO – Chile ordered a mandatory total quarantine for the capital Santiago’s seven million people on Wednesday, after authorities reported a 60% spike in coronavirus…
Chile requests IMF for 23.8 billion flexible credit line
WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) ha said its managing director plans to approve Chile’s request for a 23.8 billion U.S. dollars Flexible Credit…
In Victory Against Polio, Hope for the Battle Against COVID-19
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – For much of the 20th century, summer was “polio season,” and people were accustomed to seeing swimming pools and movie theaters closed…