Saturday 27 September, 2014
Chilean politicians demand budget transparency
Opposition members call for stricter monitoring of public fund expenditure as 2015 budget is readied for Congress.
UDI Sen. Juan Antonio Coloma wants stricter monitoring of Chile’s More...Sen. proposes granting Chile-born children of foreigners citizenship
Citing need to accommodate ‘a globalized society,’
Senators say children of foreigners born on Chilean soil deserve same
basic rights as Chileans, including citizenship.
Senators More...‘Historic’ Chile tax reform given green light
President announces reform that will ‘pave the way for
free education’ by scrapping FUT and increasing taxes for businesses
with greater resources.
Bachelet says the new More...
Market Wrap: Energy sector falls during shake up
Sept. 22-26: European debt worries lead to restructure of Latin American energy company, medical industry announces major Peruvian partnership Banmédica rises on partnership More...Chile businesses irked by early closing time plan
Politicians propose passing legislation that would limit hours for retailers on weekends and holidays in a bid to strengthen family relations. Evening shopping on a Sunday in More...Gay kiss cut angers Chile’s LGBT community
‘Anti-discrimination’ clothing ad sparks controversy after same-sex kiss is censored in video, parody clip mocks decision.
La More...Chile maids promised better working conditions in new bill
Senate unanimously approves new law proposal that will prohibit uniforms and reduce working hours for Chile’s More...
Chileans harness power of music to protest dam project
Proactive musicians took to the stage Wednesday night — thrashing guitar strings and banging drums — to oppose...
Suspected terrorist dies after botched blast in Santiago
Man engulfed in flames Thursday morning following explosion in residential area, Bachelet calls for calm in...
Union health workers strike for labor rights in Chile
Confusam demands more rights for public health workers, protest condemned for obstructing medical care for poor....
Chile’s Pellegrini criticizes Mourinho as teams share spoils
‘The Engineer’ finally loses his cool after accusing Mourinho More...‘Historic’ Chile human rights proposal passed despite tensions
Arab and African countries opposing Chile’s LGBT human rights proposal overcome after legislation passed.
Delegates More...Chile plans to withdraw troops from Haiti, combat ebola
Chilean President meets with UN head to discuss peacekeeping mission in Haiti and plans to help fight ebola epidemic in West Africa...Chile’s ambassador returns to Israel as ceasefire takes hold
In coordination with other South American countries, ambassador resumes post in Israel; Bachelet promises additional humanitarian aid to Gaza civilians. Foreign..News channel under fire for suggesting student involvement in blast
Report purporting student groups played a role in Monday’s bombing attacked for ‘sensational reporting,’ More...Higher education in Chile among most expensive
Nation’s education systems continues ‘to favor wealthy’ as report outlines low public expenditure on higher education. According to a study released..Student group under fire for pulling out of education reform dialogue
Confech withdraws from talks aimed at addressing education reform, prompting politicians and former students alike to call the move ‘childish.’ Mere..Bachelet attends landmark climate summit
President reaffirms commitment to reducing carbon emissions
at UN Climate Summit, environmentalists question leader’s motives.
President Michelle Bachelet reiterated Chile’s commitment..
Chile lauded for adventure travel
Chile selected to host 2015 Adventure Travel World Summit,
international community praises nation’s natural attractions. The
Adventure Travel World Summit will..
Political courage at La Moneda palace
Opinion: Bachelet must keep her election promise to bring about social equality and the return of long-seized ancestral lands to the..
Persecution, protest and piety: Palestinian refugees’ escape to Chile
The Santiago Times heard the story of two brothers’ move to Chile, believed to have the largest Palestinian diaspora outside the..
Seeing green in Santiago: An eco-friendly travel guide
While Chile is a favorite destination among eco-travelers, for many the capital remains a mere stopover on the way to the..
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