Chile

Monday, June 14th 2021 - 10:05 UTC
Chilean dictatorship murderer arrested in Argentina

The Government of Argentina this weekend arrested Chilean fugitive Walter Klug Rivera, who was wanted for human rights violations during the military dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet.
Monday, June 14th 2021 - 09:36 UTC
Chilean centre-left wins 10 of the 16 region governorships

Chile's traditional centre-left parties will govern 10 of the country's 16 regions following Sunday's governorship runoff elections in another blow to President Sebastián Piñera Chile Vamos party.
Friday, June 11th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Santiago de Chile Metropolitan Region back under full quarantine

The Chilean Government has announced Thursday that the Santiago Metropolitan Area will return to full quarantine as of this Friday in light of the increase in coronavirus infections.
Wednesday, June 9th 2021 - 09:48 UTC
UN concerned over deportation of 56 Venezuelan migrants from Chile

The United Nations (UN) Tuesday voiced their concern about Sunday's deportation of 56 Venezuelan migrants from Chile despite legal actions taken against such a measure.
Tuesday, June 8th 2021 - 09:04 UTC
Chile continues with deportation of Venezuelan migrants

The Government of Chile has deported on a plane to Caracas a total of 56 Venezuelan citizens who were allegedly involved in trafficking of minors, drugs, robberies or simply entered the country irregularly, it was reported.
Friday, June 4th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Chile stops 2nd dose of AstraZeneca vaccine as case of thrombosis detected

Chilean health authorities Thursday decided to halt until further notice the anti-covid-19 vaccination of people under 45 years of age with the second dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca immunizer following the occurrence of one case of thrombosis and thrombocytopenia.
Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 08:00 UTC
Piñera pledges “urgency” to the same-sex marriage bill stalled in Congress

Chile's president has vowed to push a same-sex marriage bill that is stalled in Congress, a surprising move that stunned his conservative allies. “I think the time for equal marriage has come,” said Sebastián Piñera, whose popularity has plummeted after street protests and a worsening economy.
Monday, May 31st 2021 - 09:13 UTC
One case of black fungus spotted in Chile

The Chilean Society of Infectology (Sochinf) reported Sunday in a statement that one case of mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus, had been detected.
Monday, May 31st 2021 - 08:47 UTC
Clean energy summit ready to start virtually in Santiago, Chile

The Global Clean Energy Summit is to be held for the first time in Latin America and it is due to span from Monday, May 31, through Friday, June 4 in Santiago, Chile, albeit in a virtual format.
Monday, May 31st 2021 - 08:42 UTC
52% of Chileans against digital mobility pass, survey finds out

According to a survey released Sunday, only 45% of Chileans were in favour of the so-called mobility pass the government has been implementing since last week to grant more freedom of movement to people vaccinated with two doses of anticoronavirus immunizers.