Chile

Friday, November 4th 2016 - 22:13 UTC
Earthquake hits central Chile but no tsunami alert

An earthquake measuring 6.4 points in the Richter scale was felt in central Chile on Friday afternoon, hitting the Santiago Metropolitan Area, O'Higgins and Maule, but no tsunami likely to hit shores.
Thursday, November 3rd 2016 - 07:35 UTC
Chilean group interested in Alas to meet with Uruguayan government

Chilean airline LAW (Latin American Wings) had submitted a letter of intent on Friday and now it intends to go ahead with the talks. Company representatives are expectd to arrive in Montevideo on Thursday to hold meetings with Alas Uruguay authorities and with the Transport and Public Works Minister Victor Rossi.
Tuesday, November 1st 2016 - 01:30 UTC
Insignia marks the official beginning of the cruise season for Punta Arenas

With the arrival this Monday of M/V Insignia to Punta Arenas in the extreme south of Chile, and capital of the Magallanes region has officially declared opened the 2016/17 cruise season. It is estimated that 102.000 tourists will be visiting the region, although the number of vessel calls will drop drastically from 121 to 86.
Thursday, October 27th 2016 - 07:27 UTC
Falkland Islands youth football team tours Chile

A youth football squad from the Falkland Islands is currently touring Punta Arenas, competing in a week long tournament against teams from the local area. The Falkland Islands Youth football team is currently in Chile this week training and competing in a week-long tournament against local sides.
Wednesday, October 26th 2016 - 11:10 UTC
Chilean conservatives clear win in Punta Arenas, first time in almost thirty years

The Chilean conservative alliance “Chile, let's go” which achieved a sweeping victory in last Sunday's municipal elections, causing a serious disarray to the ruling coalition New Majority with only a year before the 2017 presidential election, also managed to win the Punta Arenas mayoralty for the first time since the end of the Pinochet era.
Wednesday, October 26th 2016 - 05:39 UTC
FAO recommends improvements to Chile's Fisheries Act: environment, food security and working conditions

President of Chile Michelle Bachelet received this week at the La Moneda presidential palace, the final report from FAO on the current situation of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act (LPGA) governing this activity in Chile.
Monday, October 24th 2016 - 10:32 UTC
Piñera's bid for president boosted by landslide victory in Chile mayoralty vote

Chile's conservatives snatched dozens of mayoralties on Sunday from the governing centre-left coalition, in a boost to former leader Sebastian Piñera, the front-runner to lead the conservative coalition in next year's presidential election.
Saturday, October 22nd 2016 - 08:46 UTC
Falklands and Chilean/British University sign MOU in Santiago on cooperation and exchange of students

Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, Hon. Dr Barry Elsby MLA, continued his official trip in Chile by meeting with members of the Ministry of Education in Santiago on Wednesday.
Friday, October 21st 2016 - 14:20 UTC
Falklands in short supply of fresh produce, because of changes in Chilean Customs procedures

Falkland Islanders has been warned that fresh produce may be in short supply for some time to come due to changes in the Chilean Customs' procedures. Stanley Growers owner Tim Miller said that a large order for fruit and vegetables was not shipped from Santiago last week, as Customs officials at Punta Arenas insisted for the first time that LATAM airline provide them, in advance, with exact weight and contents of the cargo.
Thursday, October 20th 2016 - 21:23 UTC
Mini cabinet reshuffle in Chile ahead of Sunday's municipal elections

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet announced a slight reshuffling of her Cabinet on Wednesday, a few days ahead of local elections in which her coalition is expected to suffer losses. Center-left Bachelet replaced the ministers in charge of justice, energy and national assets, she said in a brief speech at the presidential palace in Santiago.