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Chile
Thursday, May 24th 2012 - 04:59 UTC

Peruvian president expected in Chile for historic visit, but details are pending

Humala is demanding an accord on the demining of the shared border with Chile

The trip of Peruvian president Ollanta Humala to Chile next month to attend the Pacific Alliance summit is subject to an agreement on de-mining the shared border, announced on Wednesday from Lima Peruvian Foreign Minister Rafael Roncagliolo.

Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 - 01:53 UTC

Chile not interested in joining G20 at the expense of Argentina’s membership

“We privilege our relations with Argentina above all other situations” said Chadwick

Chile is not interested in joining the G-20 of leading advanced and emerging economies if that means sacking Argentina, said President Sebastián Piñera administration’s spokesperson, Andres Chadwick.

Tuesday, May 22nd 2012 - 19:08 UTC

Piñera admits mistakes in presidential speech but falls short of expectations on education

The Chilean president in his annual state of the country speech to Congress

Chilean leader Sebastián Piñera delivered on Monday his “Presidential Message” at the National Congress in Valparaiso amidst the lowest approval ratings of his presidential career and the shouts of an estimated 8.000 protesters gathering just blocks away.

Friday, May 18th 2012 - 09:24 UTC

Chile leaves basic rate unchanged at 5% for the fourth month running

Short-term inflation risks have increased, said Central bank chief Rodrigo Vergara

Chile’s central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 5% for a fourth consecutive month as surging domestic demand and deterioration in the global economy leave little scope to change monetary policy.

Thursday, May 17th 2012 - 11:48 UTC

World Bank chief economist warns Latam of the “middle-income trap”

Comparative advantages is the path said Justin Lin, WB Chief Economist and Senior Vice President

In what would be his last speech as part of the organization, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the World Bank Justin Lin held a conference at the UN’s Economic Commission for Latin American and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago de Chile.

Thursday, May 17th 2012 - 10:30 UTC

Thousands of students take to the streets of Santiago calling for a fairer and quality education

Gabriel Boric, head of the students' union said 100.000 people turned out

Tens of thousands of students demonstrated on the streets of Chile's capital Wednesday seeking an overhaul of what they call one of the world's priciest and most unfair educational systems.

Thursday, May 17th 2012 - 10:17 UTC

Argentina en route to become the “Greece of Latin America” claim Chilean exporters

Fantuzzi, in March manufactured goods’ exports to Argentina dropped 16% from a year ago

Argentina could rapidly become the “Greece of Latin America” given the trade restrictions it has imposed born out of the lack of sufficient hard currency to face its international commitments, according to Chile’s Manufacturing and Services Exporters Association, Roberto Fantuzzi.

Monday, May 14th 2012 - 18:29 UTC

China opens its market to Chilean beef and lamb plus avocados and berries

Chilean Agriculture minister Luis Mayol on his sixth visit to China (Photo: Minagri.com)

China has opened its market to Chilean meat, avocados and blueberries following the visit of Agriculture minister Luis Mayol who anticipated further discussions for the sale of live cattle and dairy produce.

Sunday, May 13th 2012 - 09:05 UTC

Torres del Paine reforestation: 200.000 trees to be planted annually during five years

Hundreds of hectares were ravaged by fire last January

The reforestation of Chilean Patagonia world famous Torres del Paine National Park started this week when 50 volunteers arrived to plant the first round of trees after fires devastated the park in January.

Saturday, May 12th 2012 - 09:14 UTC

Sightings of blue whales in the south of Chile has grown significantly

The blue whales are the largest mammal on earth and are recovering from almost complete extinction

The number of blue whales sighted in the south of Chile increased significantly this austral summer as the cetacean approached the area to feed on the rich waters of the south Pacific according to a scientific report from the Austral University Blue Whale Centre released this week.

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