Tag: Chile

Wednesday, April 6th 2011 - 06:39 UTC
Chile, Colombia, Peru launch integrate stock markets beginning May 30

Operations of a joint stock market linking Chile, Colombia and Peru are scheduled to begin May 30. The group, known as the Integrated Latin American Market, or Mila, said Tuesday that the decision was taken following two rounds of successful testing.
Tuesday, April 5th 2011 - 08:59 UTC
Mountain glaciers in the Andes are melting the fastest in 350 years

Melting mountain glaciers are making sea levels rise faster now than at any time in the last 350 years, according to new research. Universities at Aberystwyth, Exeter and Stockholm looked at longer timescales than usual for their study.
Saturday, April 2nd 2011 - 15:56 UTC
Chile Medical Schools’ accreditation system for students sparks controversy

Out of the 19 universities in Chile whose students took the Examen Médico Nacional (EMN), (National Medicine Exam) three accounted for over half of the students who failed the test.
Saturday, April 2nd 2011 - 07:22 UTC
Chilean researchers discover treasure of fossils and micro organisms in Antarctica

Chilean researchers from the 47th scientific expedition to Antarctica returned to the mainland to present their findings and begin follow-up work on their discoveries.
Monday, March 28th 2011 - 04:30 UTC
Japan’s losses open excellent prospects for Chile’s coho salmon

The March 9 earthquake and tsunami destroyed most of Japan’s profitable salmon industry, but Japan’s loss may be Chile’s gain. <br />
The catastrophe directly hit the main fishing areas in the provinces of Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima, Ibaraki and Chiaba, destroying 20% of the salmon industry and completely shutting down fishing ports.
Sunday, March 27th 2011 - 04:37 UTC
President Obama’s weak message to Latin America

On Thursday March 24 The Washington Post published a rather critical editorial on President Barack Obama recent visit to Brazil, Chile and El Salvador.
Saturday, March 26th 2011 - 08:06 UTC
Chile further opens its market to US beef and beef products

United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and US Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced this week that US producers are now eligible to ship a larger array of US beef and beef products to Chile.
Thursday, March 24th 2011 - 20:14 UTC
Bolivia considering international court to claim coastline lost to Chile

Bolivia is prepared to take Chile to the International court of The Hague over its claim to a section of Pacific coast that it lost in a war more than 130 years ago, Bolivian President Evo Morales said Wednesday.
Thursday, March 24th 2011 - 06:01 UTC
US Congressman to assess Easter Island conflict between Rapa Nui natives and Chile

The United States congressman representing the territory of American Samoa has announced he will be traveling to Easter Island during the Congressional recess to assess recent developments between the legitimate representatives of the Rapa Nui clans and the Chilean government.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 - 08:23 UTC
US ready to help Chile solve human rights crimes but no apology for 1973 events

In what was the most controversial issue of the visit, President Obama said he's ready to help Chile solve human rights crimes committed during the dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet, but avoided agreeing Monday to a US apology for meddling in the country's affairs.