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Montevideo, October 18th 2025 - 09:23 UTC

Tag: Gabriel Boric Font

  • Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 19:51 UTC

    Chile: Boric launches new phase of border patrolling program

    Boric envisions a Constitutional reform to streamline and make permanent the deployment of the Armed Forces at the borders

    Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a major constitutional reform to strengthen border security and combat irregular migration. He made those remarks on Tuesday during a visit to the border town of Colchane in the Tarapacá region, where he also presented the progress of the Integrated Border System (Sifrón).

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  • Thursday, August 21st 2025 - 20:22 UTC

    Marcel resigns as Chile's Finance Minister for personal reasons

    Marcel met with Boric and dodged reporters on his way out of La Moneda

    Mario Marcel on Thursday turned in his resignation as Chile's Finance Minister, just one day after Esteban Valenzuela left Agriculture. While Marcel's decision was reported to be due to strictly personal reasons, Valenzuela's departure just seven months from the end of President Gabriel Boric Font's term follows alliances ahead of this year's elections.

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 20:59 UTC

    One miner killed, five still missing in Chile

    Boric canceled all his engagements after learning of the accident

    A 4.2 magnitude earthquake at around 5.30 pm Thursday triggered a collapse at the El Teniente copper mine in Chile’s O’Higgins Region, killing one worker and injuring nine others, with five of them still missing Friday afternoon. The incident occurred 1,200 meters underground in the Andesita project. The fatal victim has been identified as Paulo Marín Tapia.

  • Saturday, July 26th 2025 - 10:38 UTC

    Chile to build first pier in Antarctica

    “Antarctica is strategic for the future of the world, and Chile is its gateway,” Boric said

    Chile is set to begin the construction on its first pier in Antarctica by the end of 2025, a strategic project with an investment exceeding US$52 million. This initiative aims to bolster Chile's infrastructure on the continent and reaffirm its Antarctic territorial claims.

  • Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 06:59 UTC

    Belgian monarchs land in Chile

    King Philippe held talks with Boric and other officials

    King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived Tuesday on a State trip to Chile, where they were welcomed by President Gabriel Boric Font at La Moneda Palace. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in energy, mining, and science, reflecting the strong friendship and shared values between the two countries.

  • Friday, May 23rd 2025 - 19:08 UTC

    Boric outlines proposed solution to Mapuche conflict

    Boric suggested adopting the recommendations of a Commission created in 2023

    Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font announced Thursday in a broadcast message a comprehensive plan to address the Mapuche conflict, based on recommendations from the Commission for Peace and Understanding. The key measures include:

  • Friday, May 2nd 2025 - 19:07 UTC

    No injuries or damages reported as strong quake hits Strait of Magellan region

    Some 1,100 people were evacuated in Puerto Williams

    A 7.4-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale struck the Drake Passage Friday, triggering a tsunami warning for Chile's Magallanes region and Antarctic Territory. Chile and neighboring Argentina carried out preventive evacuations, relocating thousands from coastal areas. Shortly after, a stronger 7.5-magnitude quake hit Puerto Williams, followed by a 6.1 aftershock in the Strait of Magellan. Chilean authorities later downgraded the tsunami alert but suspended maritime activities. No injuries or damages were reported, and both countries continue to monitor the situation, urging residents to remain in safe zones.

  • Tuesday, March 11th 2025 - 14:00 UTC

    Delpiano appointed Chile's new defense minister

    Delpiano has held various public positions

    Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font appointed Adriana Delpiano to replace the resigning Maya Fernández, who left her position after being involved in the scandal regarding the Government's failed attempt to purchase the house of her grandfather, former President Salvador Allende.

  • Wednesday, March 5th 2025 - 19:52 UTC

    Tohá resigns as Interior Minister to run for Chile's presidency

    “The time has come to undertake another political struggle,” Tohá said

    Carolina Tohá Tuesday turned in her resignation as Chile's Minister of the Interior to focus on her presidential bid, she announced.

  • Thursday, February 20th 2025 - 19:58 UTC

    Spanish Labor Minister announces tour of Argentina and Uruguay

    Díaz will seek to spread a progressive international agenda during her trip

    Spain's Labor Minister and Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz will be touring Argentina and Uruguay later this month to attend Yamandú Orsi's inauguration in Montevideo on March 1, among other engagements, her office in Madrid announced Thursday.

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