Chile

Thursday, August 9th 2018 - 08:10 UTC
Chile doubles lithium carbonate exports: strong demand and prices

Chile’s exports of lithium carbonate reached US$ 85 million in July, more than double that of the same month the previous year, as demand and prices for the key component in electric vehicle batteries continues to rise, the central bank said in a release.
Tuesday, August 7th 2018 - 10:43 UTC
Chile legally bans the widespread commercial use of plastic bags

Chile has become the first South American country to legally ban the widespread commercial use of plastic bags. The new legislation approved by Congress and enacted by President Sebastián Piñera, gives small shops two years to adapt to a total ban.
Friday, August 3rd 2018 - 07:48 UTC
Falklands contrasting opinions on the Sao Paulo air link consequences

The Falkland Islands government preferred choice for a second commercial flight to the South American continent has met with contrasting opinions as to the practical and potential future consequences of the Sao Paulo destination.This was clearly expressed in the Letters chapter of the Penguin News. One of them comes from the FI Chamber of Commerce, and the second from the main importer of fresh produce to the Islands.
Friday, August 3rd 2018 - 07:24 UTC
Falklands: Sao Paulo as second commercial flight draws strong local response

The Falkland Island Government’s announcement of their preferred option for a second commercial flight between the Falklands and South America has been met with both applause and outrage, reports the latest edition of the Islands' weekly, Penguin News.
Tuesday, July 24th 2018 - 06:10 UTC
Argentine natural gas for Chile beginning next October

Argentina will begin exporting natural gas to Chile from October, the Argentine Energy Ministry said on Friday, following a meeting between the governments of both countries.
Thursday, July 19th 2018 - 07:50 UTC
Brazilian Real and Argentine Peso lose ground against the dollar

Latin American currencies fell against the dollar across the board on Wednesday as traders continued to focus on recent statements by key U.S. monetary policy makers.
Monday, July 16th 2018 - 08:13 UTC
Record direct investment in Chile in the first four months of 2018

Foreign direct investment in Chile reached US$ 8.48 billion in four months January to April, its highest level since records began 15 years ago, thanks to a new law designed to attract investment, the government investment agency stated.
Saturday, July 14th 2018 - 07:42 UTC
No casualties reported as Chilean Antarctica base goes down in flames

The Antarctic Maritime Government building in King George Island went down in flames at dawn Thursday. Nobody was injured and maritime traffic support went on with help from the INACh and the Air Force.
Saturday, July 7th 2018 - 05:27 UTC
British embassy participated at Pride Parade in Santiago de Chile

The British Embassy participated at the 2018 Pride Parade held in Santiago on 23 June. Organized by two of the most important Chilean LGBTI organizations, Movilh and Fundación Iguales, the Parade attracted over 80,000 people who marched to demand respect for the rights of the LGBTI community in Chile.
Friday, June 22nd 2018 - 10:58 UTC
Jamie Bowden starts duties as new British Ambassador to Chile

Jamie Bowden has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chile in succession to Ms Fiona Clouder. Mr Jamie Bowden, called on the Acting Director of Protocol of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Patricio Guesalaga, during his first day Ambassador to Chile.