Tag: Chile

Thursday, June 30th 2011 - 21:04 UTC
Chile plans to invest massively in developing tourism in Mapuche territory

Home to pristine forests and the indigenous Mapuche people, Chile’s Araucanía Region is rich with tourism potential. However, according to the government, the area needs a facelift in order to capitalize on its resources.
Monday, June 27th 2011 - 16:44 UTC
More than 50.000 people joined Gay Pride Parade in downtown Santiago de Chile

With drag queens stomping in their stilettos and adults, teens and children waving rainbow flags, more than 50,000 people paraded through Santiago de Chile on Saturday in support of gay rights in the annual March for Sexual Diversity.
Monday, June 27th 2011 - 15:21 UTC
Reports of puma attacks on sheep multiplying in Chile

Desperate and decimating. That’s how biologist Agustín Iriarte describes the attitude of livestock farmers and their dwindling number of livestock, as predators take their toll. Chile’s pumas are attacking and killing sheep flocks more than ever.
Sunday, June 26th 2011 - 01:24 UTC
Chile tourism promotion in 3D following agreement with LG Corp

“Chile is good for you.” Viewers across the globe will be reading this phrase, following footage of smiling kayakers and playful porpoises, surrounded by a breathtaking landscape of snow-capped Andes Mountains. All brought to you by the Chilean government and the good people of LG Corp.
Saturday, June 25th 2011 - 07:18 UTC
Chile among lowest for teen births in Latam, but still double the UK

Out of every 1,000 girls aged 15-19 in Chile, 51 become pregnant and give birth to a child, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). These latest figures place Chile’s percentage below pregnancy rates for all other South American countries, but still far behind nations outside the region.
Friday, June 24th 2011 - 11:32 UTC
Chile’s largest indigenous group, Mapuches celebrate New Year

When the sun began to set on Thursday evening, the Mapuche people prepared for one of the most ancient celebrations in their history: the We-tripantu, or the New Year.
Thursday, June 23rd 2011 - 13:23 UTC
Chile’s fourth retail chain collapses under 1bn USD debt; super manager contracted

La Polar, Chile’s fourth largest retail chain is in deep water. Company stock has fallen 80% in the last two weeks and the entire board of directors has offered to resign.
Thursday, June 23rd 2011 - 09:10 UTC
“Cork” of lava threatens new explosion at Puyehue volcano warns Chile

Chilean experts warned Wednesday that a “cork” of lava could lead to another explosion at the Puyehue volcano, which has caused major flight disruptions from Argentina to Australia.
Wednesday, June 22nd 2011 - 23:54 UTC
Solar energy conference in Chile brings together world experts

Chile, a country where the demand for energy has skyrocketed over the past decade, experts are gathering to discuss another answer to Latin America’s increasing energy needs: solar power.
Tuesday, June 21st 2011 - 04:45 UTC
Chilean court suspends controversial hydroelectric complex in Patagonia

A Chilean court on Monday ordered the suspension of a project to build a complex of five hydroelectric dams in the Patagonian wilderness, bowing to appeals by lawmakers and environmental groups.