Tag: Chile

Friday, July 17th 2015 - 05:49 UTC
“Sea for Bolivia” and “Malvinas for Argentina” pledges president Evo Morales

Bolivian president Evo Morales defended his claim of “sea for Bolivia” and “Malvinas for Argentina”, during the last of his two-day very militant visit to Argentina before flying late Thursday to Brazil for the Mercosur summit.
Thursday, July 9th 2015 - 06:41 UTC
Chile's inflation picks up in June, despite persistent weak economic growth

Chile's inflation picked up and beat expectations in June despite persistently weak economic growth. The consumer price index rose 0.5% in June, as prices for transportation, housing and basic services increased, the government's stats agency said on Wednesday.
Wednesday, July 8th 2015 - 07:21 UTC
Chile official involved in 2018/2022 World Cup inspections, suspended by FIFA

The official chosen by FIFA to inspect 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosting candidates was banned from football for seven years for breaking ethics rules. FIFA’s ethics committee gave no reason for its decision to suspend Harold Mayne-Nicholls, a former president of Chile’s soccer federation who is disputing the sanction.
Friday, July 3rd 2015 - 08:16 UTC
Magallanes Region retains second lowest unemployment rate in Chile

Unemployment in Magallanes Region, extreme south of Chile reached 4% in the March/May quarter, which is 1.2 percentage points higher than a year ago, and 0.3 percentage points more than the previous mobile quarter, according to the latest report from the country's Stats Office, INE.
Friday, July 3rd 2015 - 06:26 UTC
Falklands' war: Chilean top commentator defends Chile's role in supporting UK

Only a few hours off from Saturday's last match of the 2015 Copa America when the best South American team will emerge, the rivalry between finalists Argentina and hosts Chile has erupted strongly and the Falkland Islands' issue is not absent from aggressive chants and insulting messages in the social networks.
Monday, June 29th 2015 - 07:05 UTC
End of Copa America for Chile's “Finger of God” Jara: three matches suspension

Chile defender Gonzalo Jara will miss the rest of the current Copa America after being suspended for three matches for sticking his finger up an opponent's backside and feigning injury during a match.
Wednesday, June 24th 2015 - 07:15 UTC
Driest June in Santiago in fifty years worsens pollution in the midst of Copa America match

Chile's capital Santiago has experienced the driest June in half a century, leading to unexpected headache-inducing levels of contamination and Andean ski slopes bereft of snow, with no rain clouds on the horizon. There has been zero precipitation in the month to date in Santiago, the first time that has happened in fifty years, according to meteorology records.
Thursday, June 18th 2015 - 06:40 UTC
Chilean striking teachers take to the streets; million students with no classes

Thousands of striking teachers have taken to the streets in the Chilean capital Santiago to protest against education reform plans. The peaceful rally held on Wednesday turned violent when clashes erupted between riot police and a group of protesters, which led to the arrest of a number of people.
Monday, June 8th 2015 - 08:43 UTC
Political financing scandal KO for another Chilean minister

The political financing scandal cost the job of another Chilean minister on Sunday when Jorge Insunza, recently named as responsible for relations with the Congress was forced to resign.
Saturday, June 6th 2015 - 09:16 UTC
Punta Arenas fishing industry complains of a sharp fall in catches and landings

The fishing industry in Punta Arenas, extreme south of Chile, is going through a serious recession --30% fall in landings-- which is not only impacting the activity of the four main companies, with lesser jobs, but also port operations and the price of freight as volumes are smaller, warned this week Enrique Gutierrez, General Manager of Pesca Chile.