Tag: Sebastián Piñera

Thursday, March 24th 2011 - 06:01 UTC
US Congressman to assess Easter Island conflict between Rapa Nui natives and Chile

The United States congressman representing the territory of American Samoa has announced he will be traveling to Easter Island during the Congressional recess to assess recent developments between the legitimate representatives of the Rapa Nui clans and the Chilean government.
Wednesday, March 23rd 2011 - 02:54 UTC
South American countries divided over allied bombings of Libya

Several South American countries are demanding an immediate cease fire in Libya and questioning the intensity and extensive bombing by an alliance of NATO strike forces of several cities under Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’ control.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 - 03:33 UTC
Obama calls for “new era of partnership” with Latin America in spite of “rocky past”

Visiting President Barack Obama called in Chile for a “new era of partnership” with Latin America as he acknowledged a sometimes troubled past between Washington and its neighbours in the region.
Wednesday, March 9th 2011 - 01:08 UTC
Piñera presented with “Star of Palestine” honour; avoids pre-1967 borders controversy

Chile’s President Sebastian Piñera visited both sides of the hotly contested Israeli- Palestine border this weekend. He reasserted his support for an independent Palestinian state, but fell short of formally recognizing the pre-1967 borders.
Saturday, March 5th 2011 - 05:40 UTC
Busy agenda for Chile’s Piñera in Europe and Israel and Palestine

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera arrived in Italy this week for a three-day visit to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and the Vatican. It comes at a difficult time for Berlusconi, who is in the middle of a scandal and allegations of tax fraud and consorting with under-age prostitutes.
Saturday, February 12th 2011 - 07:37 UTC
Energy rationing powers to prevent further blackouts in Chile

The Chilean government announced on Wednesday a string of measures to help prevent the possibility of more blackouts. Chile is in the middle of a yearlong drought, crippling its ability to produce hydroelectric power.
Monday, February 7th 2011 - 16:41 UTC
High level talks with Chile for a Pacific outlet for landlocked Bolivia

Chile and Bolivia begin talks Monday in La Paz on a 13 point agenda agreed in 2006 and which among other issues includes the landlocked country’s aspiration to recover its outlet to the Pacific lost during a regional war in 1879.
Saturday, February 5th 2011 - 03:29 UTC
Piñera reaffirms Chile’s commitment to Antarctica, the continent of the future

President Sebastian Piñera described Antarctica as the continent of the future and confirmed Chile’s commitment to the values of peace and environment conservation represented by the southern pole mass.
Tuesday, February 1st 2011 - 14:10 UTC
Chilean president flies to Antarctica but “will avoid” contact with Punta Arenas

Chilean president Sebastián Piñera is expected next Friday in Punta Arenas airport en route to Antarctica with his Ecuadorean counterpart Rafael Correa, but will avoid all contact with locals, reports La Prensa Austral.
Monday, January 24th 2011 - 19:10 UTC
President Piñera Forced Helicopter Landing?

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera was reportedly forced to make an emergency landing on route to his holiday home in southern Chile on Sunday, due to technical problems, Chilean radio reported.However, the president soon thereafter denied the report.