Tag: Chile

Saturday, November 6th 2010 - 07:48 UTC
Chilean miners from world famous pit protest to demand wages

A protest to demand the wages of more than 300 employees at the San José mine took place Friday morning in Copiapó northern Chile.
Friday, November 5th 2010 - 23:50 UTC
Colombia, Chile and Peru launch integrated stock markets November 22

Colombia approved Friday the integration of the Colombian stock exchange with those of Chile and Peru opening the way for the start of joint operations next November 22.
Thursday, November 4th 2010 - 18:19 UTC
Overseas investment cap for Chilean pension funds increased from 60% to 80%

Chile's central bank said on Thursday it would gradually raise foreign investment limits for pension funds to 80% from 60% as it seeks to counter the recent sharp appreciation of the Chilean Peso.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 08:04 UTC
Rescue of trapped miners increases support for President Piñera

Support for Chilean President Sebastian Piñera rose to new highs in October after the dramatic rescue of 33 trapped miners, a poll showed Tuesday, strengthening his hand as he pushes his first budget through Congress.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 04:28 UTC
Bill to lift ban on cruise casinos and gambling while in Chilean territorial waters

A bill allowing cruise vessels to operate their on board casinos and other gambling activities while in Chilean territorial waters was presented Tuesday in the Chilean congress. The proposal is a long standing demand from the international cruise industry.
Monday, October 25th 2010 - 21:07 UTC
Rescued miners honoured at presidential palace in Santiago

The 33 miners saved from underground hell in Chile have been honored as heroes at the presidential palace, but have lost out at soccer against a team of rescuers captained by President Sebastian Piñera.
Sunday, October 24th 2010 - 02:36 UTC
Rum sales overtake pisco in Chile. Beer tops the list of beverages

For the first time, Chilean household purchases and supermarket sales of rum have surpassed those of pisco, according to Nielsen Chile data.
Sunday, October 24th 2010 - 02:07 UTC
Chile promotes eco-tourism in bio-diverse Patagonia

Chile's Patagonian region is home to one of the most incredibly vast expanses of virtually untouched ecosystems on the planet. Within this ecological haven lies a region known as the Aisén Region, a sprawling epicentre of glacial waterways and biodiversity, soon to be subject of a new ecotourism operation run by the Centre for Ecosystem Research in Patagonia (CIEP).
Wednesday, October 20th 2010 - 03:40 UTC
Miners claim rumblings anticipated collapse but were refused request to leave

A Chilean legislative commission is investigating reports that mining operators ignored danger warnings from a man who was later among 33 later trapped when a mine collapsed.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:58 UTC
US drillers who reached the miners receive heroes welcome

Four United States drillers who helped free 33 Chilean miners from two months of confinement underground returned home to Colorado Saturday. The men were greeted by more than a dozen family members, who anxiously awaited their return.