In the Andes, glaciers are shrinking fast, endangering millions | Climate Crisis
On a clear day, Chile’s towering 5,400-metre (17,700-foot) El Plomo mountain can be seen from the capital, Santiago. The glacier-capped Andean peak has been climbed…
Authorities look for cause of train crash that killed 2, injured 9 in Chile
At least two people died and nine others were hurt Thursday in an early morning train crash near Santiago, Chile. Source link
Photos: State of ‘catastrophe’ as downpours hit Chile | Weather News
Heavy rains have battered southern and central Chile, killing one person and causing damage to hundreds of homes as authorities declared a state of catastrophe…
Sunday 9 June Primary elections for mayors and governors in Chile
Voters directly-elect one mayor and a number of councilmen per municipality. Mayors are elected by a simple majority, while councilmen seats are decided using a…
Chile arrests firefighter for allegedly starting deadly blaze in February | News
A firefighter and a forestry official have been arrested on suspicion of starting a fire that killed 137 people in Vina del Mar city. Authorities…
Tuesday 21 May Navy Day in Chile
The battle took place during the War of the Pacific between Chile and Peru. The town of Iquique in the north of Chile was under…
Palestinian journalists in Gaza awarded World Press Freedom prize | Israel War on Gaza
NewsFeedAll Palestinian journalists covering Israel’s war on Gaza have been awarded UNESCO’s World Press Freedom prize. The agency said it was a tribute to the…
Chile declares national mourning after three police officers killed | Police News
It’s the latest attack on security forces in a region where tensions have long simmered between locals and the state. Armed assailants have ambushed and…
Chile calls for the extradition of Venezuelans after dissident’s murder | Crime News
Chilean Interior Minister Carolina Toha said all ‘eyes’ are on Venezuela to act in the pursuit of justice. Chile has announced plans to seek the…
Copper-bottomed deal for investors as metal price climbs to record high
Supply fears and soaring demand have both contributed to surging copper prices, which is also considered an indicator of overall economic health. ADVERTISEMENTCopper prices jumped…
Latin American countries condemn Ecuador raid on Mexico embassy | News
Governments across Latin America have rallied around Mexico after security forces in Ecuador stormed the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest a controversial politician who…
A Vision of Justice: Chile’s first blind senator | Politics
An Indigenous mother rises in Chilean politics when she is caught in the crossfire of a polarised nation. On her way to work, Fabiola Campillai…
Yellen Seeks US Boost From Lithium Triangle With Visit to Chile
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessUS Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen kicked off a two-day visit in Chile Friday, in an effort to strengthen ties with an ally…
Here are the 10 best countries for LGBTQ+ people to get married
The top 10 best countries for LGBTQIA+ couples to get married has been ranked. Globally, 36 countries have legalised same-sex marriage – most recently Greece…
Eternal Memory documents intimacy in the face of Alzheimer’s
Augusto Góngora couldn’t remember how long he and Paulina Urrutia had been together, nor the exact chronology of their shared years. Yet, what he never…
Chile bids final farewell to former President Pinera in state funeral | News
Sebastian Pinera died on Tuesday in a helicopter crash in southern Chile. A state funeral for Chile’s former President Sebastian Pinera who died after the…
Chile ex-president Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash | Obituaries News
The 74-year-old billionaire tycoon has died in a crash in the popular vacation spot Lago Ranco in southern Chile. Chile’s former President Sebastian Pinera, a…
Chile’s wildfires kill at least 112, as Boric warns death toll to rise | Wildlife News
President Gabriel Boric says his country is facing a ‘tragedy of very great magnitude’. The death toll from raging wildfires in Chile has risen to…
Week in pictures: From European farmers’ protests to wildfires in Chile
A roundup of some of last week’s events. Source link
Chile declares state of emergency over raging forest fires | Climate Crisis News
At least 10 people have died and the blaze in the tourist region of Valparaiso has forced many to flee their homes. Chile has declared…