‘Pentagate’ suspect returns to Chile to defuse investigation leaks
Saga continues as center-left politician makes first
public appearance since scandal broke, vows to provide ‘all necessary
information.’
Velasco has been mooted as a seious More...Tax authorities allege tax fraud by Penta Group
Investigation into illegal campaign funding expected to snowball, ensnaring mostly conservative political leaders.
The Pentagate scandal, which accuses a number of politicians, More...Indictments expected Monday in ‘Pentagate’ scandal
Govt rejects UDI meeting with Interior Minister
Peñailillo, while presidential wannabe Velasco is pilloried by his own
coalition.
Enersto Silva was seeking an urgent meeting More...
This week in business: vacancy rate in Santiago rises
Major stories from the world of trade, finance and economics: electrical company receives purchase offer. The Canadian company Lundin Mining has completed a deal with US-based More...Budget targets Chile’s flagging economy
Chile’s proposed 2015 budget to bolster decelerating economy to ‘create 140,000 new jobs a month’ and strengthen public education. Finance Minister Alberto Arenas said More...Youth sympathizes with Mapuche, public policy falters
Survey reveals high levels of acceptance towards Mapuche people but indigenous society remains ‘extremely polarized.’
A More...Special forces sent south in anticipation of ‘mass uprising’ by Mapuche
Military police moves against roadblocks following alleged murder of Mapuche activist and gun battles between ‘criminals’ More...
Tsunami threat sparks debate over emergency communication
Easter Island mayor criticizes National Emergency Service for
lack of official warning following underwater earthquake. Pedro...
Students mobilize on the streets once again
Marches set to continue well into 2015 as students maintain criticism over government’s decision making, education...
‘Deep Down Dark’ marks four years since miners’ rescue
New book documents epic 2010 rescue of ‘Los 33,’ but many have struggled to adjust to...
Stereotype-defying women whip Chile’s derby scene into shape
Roller derby takes Chile by storm, proves that women don’t 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..New law requires Chilean TV to feature more cultural programs
In a bid to strengthen Chileans’ sense of national identity, law mandates increased cultural material on More...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,’ ‘opportunism.’ A Chilean news channel has been..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..Oil spillage saga continues with possible fine exceeding US$200,000
Corporate activity deemed free of penal responsibility,
investigations shift to criminal negligence of company personnel. On
Tuesday afternoon, regional and maritime..
Art fair points to ‘bright future’ for Chilean art
Both seasoned and amateur collectors gather for Feria
Ch.ACO, ‘affordable’ pop-up galleries take center stage. Playful,
political and provocative art is on..
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..
Why we come to Sheridan Circle: a talk by John Dinges
Chile’s odyssey: Remembering Orlando Letelier, Rodrigo Rojas and too many others. (Ed. Note: On Sept. 21, 1976, a car bomb exploded..
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