America Chile Chile has launched an investigation into an arson attack that destroyed 52 vehicles at a controversial hydroelectric project in Biobío, amid indigenous opposition and rising tensions over environmental and territorial rights
America Chile Chile's Constitutional Court has removed Senator Isabel Allende, daughter of Salvador Allende, for violating a constitutional ban on lawmakers making contracts with the state by signing the sale of her father's house to be turned into a museum
America Chile Chile has contributed to a major astronomical breakthrough as the National telescope has detected oxygen in the distant known galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0, revealing that galaxies have formed or matured faster in the early universe than previously believed
America Chile Widespread chaos spread due to a massive power outage affecting multiple regions, including Santiago and Valparaíso, with disruptions in public services and transportation; authorities are still working to restore power and manage the emergency
America Chile In January 2025, 517.976 Argentine tourists visited Chile, marking a 151,8% increase from the previous year, driven by a strong demand for shopping tourism, with many benefiting from the favorable exchange rate and lower prices
America Chile UNESCO is leading efforts in Chile to promote sports for inclusion and sustainability, as the country is preparing to host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, reinforcing its commitment to social transformation through sports
America Chile Chile has enacted a new anti-terrorism law aimed at combating organized crime, modernizing legislation, and strengthening law enforcement tools; the measure replaces a 1984 law from the Pinochet era and was approved with broad support amid rising violence
America Chile The Chilean Prosecutor's Office has accused the Venezuelan government of funding the assassination of opposition figure Ronald Ojeda in Chile through payments made to the Tren de Aragua gang, citing evidence supporting this serious allegation
America Chile Chile is committed to produce one third of the world’s copper by 2034, driven by new projects and expanded operations, according to a report presented by the Ministry of Mining
America Chile The first Latin American leader to visit the South Pole, President Gabriel Boric reaffirmed Chile's Antarctic sovereignty claims and commitment to expanding climate-focused scientific research in the region
America Chile Doctors have warned of a growing health crisis among children in Antofagasta's mining region, citing rising autism and cancer rates linked to pollution from copper mining, a key industry in Chile
America Chile It is projected that Chile's copper production will rise by 6% in 2025, maintaining its position as the top global producer, while Peru is expected to drop to third place behind the Democratic Republic of Congo due to slower production growth
America Chile Congress has approved creating the Ministry of Public Security, set to begin operations by June 1, 2025, to oversee public order, crime prevention, and police forces, marking a milestone in reorganizing the nation's security structure