Tag: Santiago de Chile

Wednesday, March 13th 2019 - 20:09 UTC
The best and the worst city to live in Latin America

Caracas, in the last place, and Montevideo ranks as the two opposite poles of the list of cities ordered by quality of life in Latin America in 2019, according to Mercer. The capital of Austria, Vienna, ranked for the tenth consecutive year as the best in the world.
Saturday, January 5th 2019 - 10:02 UTC
Bomb blast in downtown Santiago de Chile injures five people

A blast at a bus stop that wounded five people in the centre of the Chilean capital on Friday was described as a “terrorist act” by the government. A Venezuelan couple was hospitalized with facial and leg injuries after handling a package containing the device at the bus stop on the busy Vicuna Mackenna Avenue, authorities said.
Friday, November 30th 2018 - 15:47 UTC
Princess Anne unveils Lord Cochrane monument in Santiago

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth's only daughter, was in Santiago Thursday to attend the unveiling of a monument honoring local Navy hero Lord Thomas Alexander Cochrane.
Thursday, November 22nd 2018 - 09:10 UTC
Chile and Brazil sign free trade agreement in Santiago

Chile and Brazil signed a free trade agreement on Wednesday that scraps red tape and tariffs between the two South American economies, in a move both governments said would give a boost to regional integration.
Tuesday, May 29th 2018 - 09:14 UTC
Smog emergency in Santiago de Chile for the fifth day running

Santiago de Chile is under a smog emergency for the fifth day running because of the poor quality of air, as reported by the local authorities of the Chilean capital. For this reason 40% of vehicles without catalytic convertors, and with plate numbers ending in 0,1,2 or 3 are banned from circulating in the city. Likewise motorcycles manufactured before 2002 and with plate numbers ending in 0 and 1.
Monday, May 7th 2018 - 08:20 UTC
WHO claims 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants

Air pollution levels remain dangerously high in many parts of the world. New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants. Updated estimations reveal an alarming death toll of 7 million people every year caused by ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution.
Wednesday, April 18th 2018 - 08:44 UTC
Chilean president Piñera learns from past mistakes: free technical education

Chile’s President Sebastian Piñera proposed a bill to boost free technical education, days ahead of a planned student march in Santiago, the first such protest since he took office a month ago.
Friday, March 9th 2018 - 09:34 UTC
Eleven Asia-Pacific countries signed a Trans-Pacific Partnership in Chile

Eleven Asia-Pacific countries have just signed the trade pact formerly known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Although the US pulled out last year, the deal was salvaged by the remaining members, who signed it at a ceremony in the Chilean city of Santiago.
Monday, January 15th 2018 - 10:35 UTC
British scientists join Chile's Future Congress to discuss humankind challenges

Twelve prominent British figures representing different areas of science, including economics, marine conservation and regenerative medicine, will be present the Future Congress between Monday January 15 and in Santiago and several Chilean regions.
Saturday, January 13th 2018 - 09:40 UTC
Four churches attacked in Santiago ahead of Pope Francis visit to Chile on Monday

Four Catholic churches in Santiago were attacked with fire bombs before dawn on Friday, causing minor damage and leaving notes threatening Pope Francis just three days ahead of the pontiff’s visit to Chile next week, police said.