Hard-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast wins Chile presidential election

Jose Antonio Kast won Chile's presidential election on Sunday, leveraging voter fears over rising crime and migration to steer the country in its sharpest rightward shift since the end of the military dictatorship in 1990.

Day of mourning in Chile as 123 killed in wildfires

Chile has begun two days of national mourning for at least 123 victims of a raging wildfire, with the search continuing for the missing as survivors pick through the scorched remains of their lives.

Death toll climbs to 110 in central Chile's raging forest fires

Death toll from forest fires raging in central Chile's Valparaiso region has climbed to 110, the country's Legal Medical Service (SML) said Sunday.

Chile forest fires, at least 51 dead - official

At least 51 people were killed by forest fires in Chile's Valparaíso region, local authorities have said.

Chileans vote not to replace Pinochet-era constitution

Chileans have rejected a new constitution proposed by conservative delegates that would have affected laws in areas including abortion access, the ability to strike and rights for indigenous people.

Chile recalls ambassador to Israel for consultations after Gaza bombing

Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on Tuesday the country was recalling its ambassador to Israel for consultations after "Israel's violations of international humanitarian law in the Gaza Strip."

Death Toll From Chile Wildfires Surpasses 20 - Interior Minister

 The death toll from wildfires raging in south-central Chile has gone up to 22, while over 500 people have been injured, Interior Minister Carolina Toha said.

Chile’s Senate votes against impeaching Sebastian Pinera | Al Jazeera

Chile’s Senate has voted against removing President Sebastian Pinera over allegations of corruption in the sale of a mining company.

Chilean president declares state of emergency over Mapuche conflict - FRANCE24

 Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on Tuesday announced a state of emergency and deployed troops to two southern regions where clashes have broken out between Mapuche indigenous people and security forces.

Chilean tree could be key to next COVID-19 vaccine

 

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Chile inicia la vacunación con tercera dosis de refuerzo contra el covid-19

 

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Por qué hay un nuevo gran confinamiento en Chile pese al éxito de su campaña de vacunación

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Major earthquake 6.9 shakes Chile, but no damage reported (Local time: 18:38, Depth 10 km)

A major earthquake shook the west coast of central Chile on Monday, but no major damage was reported.

7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Chile, tsunami warnings issued (local time 11:22, Depth 47 km)

A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake has rattled Chile, according to US seismologists, who warned that tsunamis are possible in some areas.

United Kingdom and Argentina are looking to increase bilateral cooperation : Malvinas (Falklands) gov’t rules out extra flights

Kelpers rebuff rumoured UK, Argentine agreement to expand air traffic to disputed islands

Miles de calamares mueren varados en una costa de Chile

Miles de calamares han quedado varados durante los últimos días en la costa de la isla chilena de Santa María, informa el periódico 'La Vanguardia'. Unos 10.000 cefalópodos en descomposición han desatado la preocupación sobre las causas de muerte, así como una alerta sanitaria.

Morales recibe apoyo para diálogo con Chile en su visita a Italia

En el marco de su gira por Europa, el presidente de Bolivia, Evo Morales, se reunió en Roma con los presidentes de las cámaras legislativas de ese país, donde recibió el respaldo para dialogar con Chile sobre el diferendo por una salida soberana al mar, informa este viernes la Agencia Boliviana de Información (ABI).

Bolivia invita a representantes de Chile a explicar su postura en demanda marítima

Bolivia invitará al canciller de Chile, Heraldo Muñoz, y al representante de ese país ante La Haya, Felipe Bulnes, a que participen en una entrevista televisiva en La Paz para exponer su posición sobre el conflicto marítimo bilateral, informó la ministra de Comunicación boliviana, Marianela Paco.

Chile Earthquake Death Toll Up to 13, Several Missing

The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Chile earlier this week has gone up to 13, while the number of missing people stands at six, Chilean Deputy Interior Secretary Mahmud Aleuy said.

1 killed, 12 injured as M8.4 quake jolts Chile

One person was confirmed dead and at least 12 more were injured in the 8.4-magnitude earthquake that jolted central Chile on Wednesday, according to local officials.