Chile

Wednesday, November 9th 2022 - 22:32 UTC
Exports of Chilean fruit looking at bright future ahead

Chile's Federation of Fruit Producers of Chile (Fedefruta) has reported exports this season could be “very good for everyone,” thanks to favorable weather, it was reported Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 9th 2022 - 10:48 UTC
Yellow Alert decreed in Chile over increasing volcanic activity

Chilean authorities have issued a Yellow Alert for the communes of Villarrica, Pucón, and Curarrehue in the region of La Araucanía, and for Panguipulli, in Los Ríos after an increase in activity by the Villarrica volcano was detected.
Friday, November 4th 2022 - 10:32 UTC
Boric launches bill to change Chile's pension system

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font has submitted before Congress a bill to end the pension fund administrators system created under dictator Augusto Pinochet.
Saturday, October 29th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
Chile: Leading copper producer reports 10.4% drop in output

Chile's state-owned copper producer Codelco reported Friday a 10.4 % decrease in output in the first three quarters of 2022.
Thursday, October 27th 2022 - 10:18 UTC
Crime in Chile: Opposition praises president Boric's change of attitude', but distrust entourage

Despite the collapse in public opinion approval of Chilean president Gabriel Boric, the government's opposition have valued the change of attitude from the leader, in recent weeks when referring to crucial areas such as law and order, although admitting there are still “pockets of resistance” in the government.
Friday, October 21st 2022 - 20:45 UTC
“Lithium ABC countries” working on common pricing policies

South America's “ABC” lithium-producing countries Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile are considering joint policies to set the sale price of the mineral, Télam reported Thursday.
Thursday, October 20th 2022 - 23:24 UTC
Chile to be billed for travelers seeking treatment in Chubut

Chile's government will pay for the non-urgent medical treatment given to citizens of that country at the hospital in the Argentine Patagonia city of Esquel, effective next month, following an agreement with the province of Chubut.
Wednesday, October 19th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
Chile commemorates 3rd anniversary of social uprising

Chile celebrated Tuesday the third anniversary of the social uprising that catapulted Gabriel Boric Font to the national center stage and eventually become president. The movement also had its martyrs from brutal police repression.
Friday, October 14th 2022 - 20:41 UTC
Chilean President says only legal migrants may stay

Chile's President Gabriel Boric Font Thursday underlined that in his country there were no privileges and therefore foreign residents will have to either regularize their migration status or leave.
Friday, October 14th 2022 - 20:20 UTC
Mobile green hydrogen plant launched in northern Chile

Chile Thursday launched a mobile green hydrogen plant in Antofagasta to evaluate the country's potential in this regard. The ceremony was attended by President Gabriel Boric Font and Energy Minister Diego Pardow, among other high-ranking officials.