Tag: Chile

Tuesday, August 28th 2018 - 08:00 UTC
Chile's latest export to England: burglars targeting wealthy homes

A criminal gang which was flying burglars from Chile into the UK to target wealthy homes in the South East has been dismantled, police have said. Luxury items worth more than £1m were stolen by the thieves, who targeted hundreds of homes, then shipped some of the goods out of the country.
Thursday, August 23rd 2018 - 08:48 UTC
Chile's GDP in the second quarter grew 5.3%

Chile's gross domestic product grew 5.3% in the second-quarter of 2018 compared with a year earlier, its biggest jump in nearly six years, the central bank said this week.
Tuesday, August 21st 2018 - 08:25 UTC
Latam announces 2Q results; currencies' turbulence has hit shares, down 25%

With this year's sell-off in emerging markets assets hasn't just dented investor returns and confidence, but also weighed heavily on global companies with exposure to developing economy currencies. One that is LATAM Airlines, by far South America's biggest carrier and among the world's largest by network connections.
Saturday, August 18th 2018 - 07:52 UTC
Punta Arenas 2018/19 cruise season expects 138 calls and 89.100 visitors

The extreme south Chile 2018/2019 cruise season, which includes mainly Punta Arenas, plus Puerto Natales and Puerto Williams, is expected to take off next September 15 and will extend until 29 March 2019, as reported by the Austral Port Enterprise, EPAustal
Thursday, August 9th 2018 - 12:50 UTC
Ex Chilean president Bachelet chosen as next UN human rights chief

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has chosen former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the world body’s new human rights chief, the United Nations said on Wednesday. The 193-member U.N. General Assembly is due to meet on Friday to approve Bachelet’s appointment.
Thursday, August 9th 2018 - 08:10 UTC
Chile doubles lithium carbonate exports: strong demand and prices

Chile’s exports of lithium carbonate reached US$ 85 million in July, more than double that of the same month the previous year, as demand and prices for the key component in electric vehicle batteries continues to rise, the central bank said in a release.
Tuesday, August 7th 2018 - 10:43 UTC
Chile legally bans the widespread commercial use of plastic bags

Chile has become the first South American country to legally ban the widespread commercial use of plastic bags. The new legislation approved by Congress and enacted by President Sebastián Piñera, gives small shops two years to adapt to a total ban.
Tuesday, July 24th 2018 - 06:10 UTC
Argentine natural gas for Chile beginning next October

Argentina will begin exporting natural gas to Chile from October, the Argentine Energy Ministry said on Friday, following a meeting between the governments of both countries.
Monday, July 16th 2018 - 08:13 UTC
Record direct investment in Chile in the first four months of 2018

Foreign direct investment in Chile reached US$ 8.48 billion in four months January to April, its highest level since records began 15 years ago, thanks to a new law designed to attract investment, the government investment agency stated.
Saturday, July 14th 2018 - 07:42 UTC
No casualties reported as Chilean Antarctica base goes down in flames

The Antarctic Maritime Government building in King George Island went down in flames at dawn Thursday. Nobody was injured and maritime traffic support went on with help from the INACh and the Air Force.