Chile

Thursday, September 17th 2015 - 07:56 UTC
Major offshore earthquake hits Chile; felt in Argentina, Peru and Brazil

A major earthquake just offshore rattled Chileans, killing at least five people and shaking the earth so strongly the tremor was felt in Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay and even Brazil. Authorities worked into the early hours on Thursday assessing damage in several coastal towns that saw flooding from small tsunami waves set off by the quake.
Wednesday, September 16th 2015 - 07:45 UTC
Chile's 24-hour workers strike grounds all civil flights; thousands of passengers stranded

A 24-hour strike by civil aviation workers in Chile grounded dozens of departing flights and affected thousands of passengers, officials said on Tuesday. The strike began at midnight with nearly 4,000 workers demanding improved labor conditions and came just days before a September 18 national holiday celebrating the country's independence, a time when many people travel.
Saturday, September 12th 2015 - 11:56 UTC
Chile marks 9/11 bloody coup and Bachelet calls for truth and justice

Speaking at a ceremony marking the 42nd anniversary of Chile's military coup, President Michelle Bachelet said on Friday that the truth must still be told and justice still needs to be served for the thousands of victims of the country's dictatorship.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 07:02 UTC
Top official highlights UK/Chile knowledge and research exchange initiatives

A top British official highlighted UK-Chile knowledge exchange initiatives by recognizing the Chevening Scholarships scheme along with the science, innovation and educational achievements established through the Newton-Picarte Fund.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2015 - 06:10 UTC
Sky Airlines begins operating in Chile as a low-cost carrier

As of next Friday, Chile's Sky Airlines becomes a budget or low cost airline with no food served on board, and at the most a soft drink. This is part of the changes to be implemented during the next 12 months by Holger Paulmann CEO and owner of the airline which was started by his father Jürgen Paulmann.
Wednesday, August 26th 2015 - 06:50 UTC
Magallanes suffers abrupt drop in economic activity in second quarter

Magallanes region in the extreme south of Chile suffered an abrupt and unexpected drop in economic activity during the second quarter of this year according to the latest release from the country's stats office, INE.
Saturday, August 22nd 2015 - 01:48 UTC
Magallanes warns of minus 10 Celsius temperatures this weekend

Magallanes Region in the extreme south of Chile must prepare for a weekend of freezing below zero temperatures announced the regional meteorological office. In the early mornings of Saturday and Sunday, the thermometer is expected to register 10 Celsius below zero, with the wind factor even lower.
Thursday, August 20th 2015 - 07:28 UTC
Argentine and Chilean navies in Beagle channel joint sea and air exercise

Argentina and Chile are holding their annual joint naval exercise in the Beagle channel, in the framework of the 1984 Friendship Treaty, to test their combined sea an air capabilities in the region. This includes emergency and humanitarian situations; maritime traffic control as well as search and rescue operations, operating from Puerto Williams in Chile.
Wednesday, August 19th 2015 - 06:30 UTC
Scotland, Canada, Chile and Norway committed to a sustainable aquaculture industry

Scotland, Canada, Chile and Norway will work together to promote and grow the aquaculture industry sustainably. The four countries are the world's main exporters of farmed salmon.
Tuesday, August 11th 2015 - 07:18 UTC
State of emergency in north of Chile because of torrential rain and floods

A state of emergency has been declared by the Chilean government in the northern cities of Antofagasta and Tocopilla due to the strong winds, heavy rains, flashfloods and mudslides. President Michelle Bachelet visited the north on Monday to observe first-hand the damage caused by a storm that left six people dead nationwide.