Inequality sets the tone in Bachelet’s state of the nation address
President singles out education reform, tax changes,
women’s electoral quotas and improved reproductive rights as key to
increasing equality in Chilean society.
President Michelle More...Signature tax reform passes lower house, bill goes to Senate
The Chamber of Deputies approved President Michelle
Bachelet’s tax proposal Wednesday, which would yield vital funds for
promises of free higher education.
Following the approval More...U de Santiago honors Ecuador’s president for work in education reform
University bestows honorary doctorate on Rafael Correa for his ‘outstanding’ work toward reforming Ecuador’s education system.
President Correa’s trip to La Moneda on More...
Market wrap: Chilean mining stocks fall on likely Chinese slowdown
May 19-13: Asset sales and mergers continue, while Chile’s stalling GDP growth and fears of reduced demand from China cut mining share prices. Potentially lower demand from More...This week in business: investment fall keeps brakes on economic growth
Major stories from the world of trade, finance and economics: Magallanes region boasts relentless double-digit growth, alcohol tax to hit wineries. The rural Magallanes Region More...Catholic priest apologizes over stolen children
Priest Gerardo Joannon at the center of the scandal has apologized for a network that stole children from unwed mothers during More...Government asks doctors to not extract confessions in abortion cases
Case of a minor reported to police by a doctor after a home abortion gone wrong prompts Health Ministry to ask More...
Pro-medical marijuana right-wing mayor erects giant condom in Santiago
UDI’s Rodolfo Carter raises eyebrows by inflating a mammoth condom in capital in the name of...
Rainbow flag flies over the capital as thousands march for equality
On International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, minority groups united to celebrate diversity — and call...
Union leader backs Bachelet’s tax reform in Labor Day speech
CUT chief says workers are ‘most loyal’ supporters of reforms but will apply ‘the most pressure’...
Chile World Cup squad dealt fresh blow by Fernández injury
Surgery on right ankle puts midfielder out of World Cup, while More...New ambassador to Australia connected to Pinochet-era crimes
Human rights groups at home and abroad denounce appointment of James Sinclair who served in Chile’s intelligence More...Ecuador’s president met by anti-mining protesters in capital
As Chilean copper company Codelco profits from the ‘Ecuadorian Miracle’ under Rafael Correa, anti-mining activists say indigenous people are marginalized. Last..Ex presidents to Bachelet: Challenge ICJ jurisdiction in Bolivia case
Four previous presidents meet with current head of state to discuss the territorial dispute and the Chile’s future with the International..Students march as president promises reform in state of nation speech
Despite cold, rain and promises of free higher education, student movement takes to streets in Valparaíso demanding More...Students to march on Congress for president’s state of the nation
Organizations representing Chile’s student movement say president’s ‘historic’ reforms won’t change a flawed system. The first phase of a landmark education..Bachelet sends first education bill to Congress, students plan protest
President sets election-winning education reform plans in motion, targeting pre-school improvements, profits, copayments and discriminatory selection. The government sent the first..‘Chilean Forrest Gump’ runs petition to protect glaciers to president
Ultramarathon runner Matías Anguita jogs for eight hours
straight to give the president a petition from 125,000 citizens of the
new..
This weekend in the capital: Cumbia, heritage, ill-gotten gains
A roundup of some of the best culture, music, art, theater
and film the city has to offer: Challenging techno, Villa..
US Ambassador Hammer: Bad case of ‘foot in mouth’ disease?
Opinion: Mike Hammer’s poorly received commentary on Bachelet’s tax reform was inappropriate, historically insensitive and firmly favored the ‘1 percent.’ The..
Chile’s ‘charming man’ finally wins English hearts, alongside trophies
Pellegrini overcomes a fractious dressing room and relationship with the press to win the Premier League and a chance to build..
Wine adventures and sacrifices in Tagua Tagua
It’s always more fun to have an adventure. Hikes can be beautiful and a good workout, but how much cooler is..
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