Chile

Thursday, April 6th 2023 - 14:28 UTC
Reversing Latin America’s Democratic Decay, the proliferation of “hybrid regimes”

By Jorge G Castañeda and Carlos Ominami (*), NEW YORK – The best way to safeguard democracy in Latin America is to build strong welfare states. But since this is a medium- to long-term project, meeting the short-term threat of authoritarian populism will require more immediate solutions.
Thursday, April 6th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Presidents Fernández and Boric discuss regional agenda

Argentine President Alberto Fernández and his Chilean colleague Gabriel Boric discussed Wednesday in Santiago issues of bilateral and regional interest during an encounter to celebrate the 205h anniversary of the so-called Abrazo de Maipú (Maipú hug) between independence heroes José de San Martín and Bernardo O'Higgins.
Tuesday, March 28th 2023 - 10:45 UTC
UN meeting on climate change kicks off in Chile

Experts from all over the world convened in Santiago, Chile, Monday for the opening day of a United Nations (UN) week of adaptation to climate change to address impacts and challenges, it was reported.
Monday, March 27th 2023 - 10:24 UTC
Chileans main concern, street crime and violence; President Boric's support down to 25%, latest opinion poll

The latest public opinion poll, “encuesta Pulso Ciudadano” has shown that support for Chilean president Gabriel Boric continues to drop, with almost 70% rejecting the president's performance.
Sunday, March 26th 2023 - 14:14 UTC
Presidents Boric and Lacalle hold talks in Santo Domingo

Presidents Gabriel Boric Font of Chile and Luis Lacalle Pou of Uruguay held a bilateral on the sides of the XXVIII Ibero-American Summit in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Among the topics discussed was a joint interest in hosting the 2030 football World Cup. In addition to Boric, Lacalle also held a meeting with Spain's King Felipe VI.
Friday, March 24th 2023 - 10:14 UTC
Chile's Senate agrees to cut down number of working hours

Chile's Senate passed a bill cutting down the number of working hours from 45 to a maximum of 40 per week. If ratified by the Lower House, the new scheme will be applied gradually over a period of five years.
Wednesday, March 22nd 2023 - 10:21 UTC
Montevideo hosts Mercociudades convention

Montevideo Mayor Carolina Cosse Tuesday welcomed dignitaries from over 20 cities from Mercosur and also from Chile for the first Mercociudades meeting of the year which the Uruguayan capital is hosting.
Friday, March 17th 2023 - 07:27 UTC
Chilean secret police officer convicted for 1973 crime

A Chilean Court Thursday sentenced former Army Brigadier General Orlando Carter Cuadra to 10 years and one day in prison for Dec. 14, 1973, murders of Bautista Van Schouwen Vasey and Patricio Munita Castillo (22) in Santiago. The deceased belonged to the Revolutionary Left Movement (MIR) political party.
Saturday, March 11th 2023 - 12:04 UTC
Chilean President announces cabinet reshuffle of little significance

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font Friday announced a minor cabinet reshuffle that left many questions unanswered, except for the departure of Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola, who had been involved in a scandal for using foul language against Argentina's Ambassador Rafael Bielsa which went viral and sealed her fate.
Thursday, March 9th 2023 - 10:20 UTC
Chile shows negative inflation in February

Chile recorded a 0.1% decrease in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of February of 2023 for an interannual 11.9% increase, the National Statistics Institute (INE) reported in Santiago Wednesday. It was the first negative monthly variation since November 2020.