Tag: Sebastián Piñera

Wednesday, April 28th 2021 - 09:57 UTC
Amnesty International against deportation of migrants in Chile

Amnesty International's office in Chile Tuesday “repudiated” the wave of arrests and deportations of migrants after the enactment of the new immigration law promoted by the administration of President Sebastián Piñera, it was announced.
Tuesday, April 27th 2021 - 08:53 UTC
Chile's borders to remain closed in light of little progress fighting covid-19

Chilean authorities decided Monday not to reopen the borders throughout May to try to prevent the entry into the country of new strains of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, Health Undersecretary Paula Daza announced.
Friday, April 23rd 2021 - 09:21 UTC
Chilean Senate sinks Piñera into deeper isolation regarding withdrawal of pension funds

Chile's Senate Thursday passed a bill whereby people shall be allowed to withdraw an additional ten per cent from the pension funds to be able to cope with the hardships caused by job losses and the closing of businesses owing to the restrictive health measures against Covid-19.
Saturday, April 17th 2021 - 10:36 UTC
Chile's judiciary imposes first ever jail sentence on politician found guilty of corruption

Former conservative Senator Jaime Orpis has been bestowed Friday with the dubious honour of becoming Chile's first-ever politician to be handed down a jail sentence for his involvement in acts of corruption.
Thursday, April 8th 2021 - 10:27 UTC
Chile's Labor Minister Zaldívar resigns over pension reforms

Chile's Labor Minister María José Zaldívar submitted her resignation Wednesday to President Sebastián Piñera, who accepted it and announced he would appoint Deputy Patricio Melero to succeed her.
Tuesday, April 6th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Chile's Parliament passes economic relief bill

Chile's Congress Monday passed a bill granting economic assistance to people in need and whose situation has worsened over the past few months due to the covid-19 crisis.
Friday, April 2nd 2021 - 09:51 UTC
Chile closes borders, bans foreign travel and extends curfew in latest anti covid-19 maneuver

The Chilean Government of President Sebastián Piñera Thursday decided to close its borders throughout April, ban all foreign travel and move forward the current curfew to 9 pm as the second covid-19 wave spreads faster than expected.
Monday, March 29th 2021 - 09:29 UTC
Piñera to seek postponement of April 10-11 elections in Chile

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera Sunday announced he would put forward a bill to postpone the April 10-11 elections until May in view of the country's critical situation regarding Covid-19 infections and diseases.
Wednesday, March 24th 2021 - 14:50 UTC
China-backed railway projects gain momentum in Chile and Argentina

The government of Chile Tuesday unveiled 15 brand new railway units made in China, with which the South American country intends to revamp its train service both for passengers and cargo.
Saturday, February 13th 2021 - 08:48 UTC
How Chile became an unlikely winner in the Covid-19 vaccine race

By Veronica Díaz-Cerda (*) – At first glance, it may seem that the race to acquire COVID-19 vaccines has been won by western nations. But alongside the UK, Canada, USA and EU, another country has also secured a high number of doses relative to its population – Chile.