Tag: Chile

Friday, August 13th 2010 - 04:12 UTC
Chilean ruling coalition senators condition approval of Unasur charter

Senators from Chile’s coalition junior partner announced they support the approval of the Unasur, Union of South American Nations charter previous compliance with several ‘basic conditions’.
Friday, August 13th 2010 - 02:44 UTC
Valparaiso receives 140 thousand USD from Unesco for reconstruction efforts

During the 34th convocation of the UNESCO World Heritage Foundation recently held in Brazil, members discussed the importance of reconstruction efforts in the Chilean coastal city of Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in the aftermath of February’s earthquake.
Thursday, August 12th 2010 - 20:34 UTC
Piñera Invites Ecuadorian President To Meeting In Antarctica

Chilean president Sebastian Piñera invited Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa to join him in a visit to Antarctica to continue diplomatic discussions concerning Chile’s ongoing maritime border dispute with Peru. The trip is expected to take place between Nov. 6 and Nov. 8.
Thursday, August 12th 2010 - 18:11 UTC
US Dollar Drops To Its Lowest Level In Six Months

Globally the US dollar has been sinking this year and the Chilean peso has fared particularly well against it.
Wednesday, August 11th 2010 - 23:38 UTC
Piñera promises full investigation into accident with 33 trapped miners

With 33 miners remain trapped in a mine near the city of Copiapó in Chile’s north the Chilean government is taking action to determine who is responsible for this tragedy and how similar events can be avoided in the future.
Tuesday, August 10th 2010 - 14:19 UTC
Since last year Chilean women are a majority in higher education and increasing

Last year was the first time that a majority – 51% - of all higher education students in Chile were women, the Education Ministry reported last week.
Tuesday, August 10th 2010 - 11:39 UTC
Chilean economy recovering strongly shows Central bank data

Chile’s Central Bank released the Economic Activity Index (IMACEC) results for June on Sunday showing an increase in economic activity of 6.8%, over June 2009. The results showed an increase in activity across the board — from the transportation and electric industries, to gas and water.
Friday, August 6th 2010 - 22:26 UTC
Chilean company and US associate to develop mining project in Minnesota

Jean Paul Luksic, executive president of Chilean company Antofagosta PLC, met this week with authorities and the press at the Minnesota Twins’ Target Field in Minneapolis to present the joint mining project developed with Duluth Metals – a venture now estimated to cost 2 billion US dollars.
Friday, August 6th 2010 - 22:13 UTC
UK minister Browne at inauguration of Colombian president-elect Santos

UK Minister Jeremy Browne is visiting Colombia and Chile to boost British business. Minister Jeremy Browne arrived in Bogotá Friday on the first leg of a visit to South America. He will spend three days in Colombia before travelling to Chile.
Thursday, August 5th 2010 - 17:22 UTC
Chile advances in ‘bi-oceanic’ link projects with Brazil, Bolivia and Argentina

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera made his Mercosur debut this week at the regional trade association’s summit in San Juan, Argentina, delivering a well received speech and holding separate meetings with Bolivian President Evo Morales and Brazil’s Lula da Silva and Argentina’s Cristina Kirchner.