Chile

Saturday, September 10th 2022 - 09:58 UTC
Aerovías DAP to up flights to Antarctica by 30%

The Punta Arena-based Chilean carrier Aerovías DAP plans to operate over 150 flights to Antarctica between November 2022 and March of 2023, an increase of 30% over last summer, it was announced.
Wednesday, September 7th 2022 - 10:25 UTC
Boric reshuffles Cabinet to bounce back from rejection

After Rejection prevailed in Sunday's referendum to approve a proposed new Constitution, Chile's President Gabriel Boric Font was forced to reshuffle his cabinet in a move to regain some credibility after less than 40% of voters supported him.
Tuesday, September 6th 2022 - 09:49 UTC
Boric announces adjustments will be made after Rejection prevailed

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font Monday announced a few “adjustments” will be made to his administration after voters chose to reject the progressive Constitution penned to replace the one from the Agusto Pinochet era.
Monday, September 5th 2022 - 17:54 UTC
Santiago's Stock Exchange booms after Rejection won

Santiago's Stock Exchange reached peak figures Monday after Rejection prevailed in Sunday's referendum, which meant the welfare state failed at least for now to become a reality that would have also included differentiated judiciary systems for native groups.
Monday, September 5th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Foreign Office update travel advice for Chile: protests can turn violent

The latest Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) travel advice for Chile, which includes entry requirements, safety, and security, and local laws and customs warns of potential deportation if foreign nationals are involved in protests and demonstrations.
Monday, September 5th 2022 - 10:20 UTC
Chile: New Constitution rejected

Nearly 62% of Chilean voters chose to reject the Constitution drafted by an Assembly called on after the 2020 incidents that led to President Gabriel Boric Foont's election.
Monday, September 5th 2022 - 08:33 UTC
IMF Approves Two-Year US$18.5 Billion Flexible Credit Line for Chile

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a two-year arrangement for Chile under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) in the amount of SDR 13.954 billion (about US$18.5 billion; 800 percent of quota).
Friday, September 2nd 2022 - 19:25 UTC
Gang brutally beats brother of Chilean President

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font's brother Simón was attacked by demonstrators Thursday at the University of Chile in Santiago's Alameda as he tried to prevent an ongoing case of looting, it was reported.
Thursday, September 1st 2022 - 19:18 UTC
Boric hopes LatAm would not tolerate a coup in Brazil if Bolsonaro loses

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font Thursday said he hoped Latin America would stage a “joint reaction” if a coup d'état takes place in next month's presidential elections in Brazil.
Wednesday, August 31st 2022 - 09:37 UTC
Chile: Mapuche protester arrested after demonstration in Araucania

One person was arrested Tuesday in the Chilean region of La Araucanía after the radical Coordinadora Arauco Malleco (CAM) Mapuche indigenist movement staged a demonstration on Route 5 South demanding the release of their incarcerated comrades.