Chile

New regulations have been introduced requiring that any beverage with alcohol above 0,5% in Chile must feature warnings about the dangers of alcohol consumption, as well as clearly display the calorie content on the label

Chile celebrated the 53rd year of its country’s copper nationalization, with President Gabriel Boric commemorating this historic event at Chuquicamata, highlighting the contributions and ongoing significance of the industry to the nation's economy

Thousands of skateboarders took to the streets of Chile’s capital to celebrate World Skateboarding Day, an event established in 2004 by the International Association of Skate to promote skate culture, where participants showcased their acrobatics

A severe cold wave has struck Santiago, Chile, causing temperatures to plummet to near zero degrees Celsius, making this May the coldest in 70 years; with potential snowfall coming, the city has provided for additional shelters for the homeless

President Boric announced that Chile will support South Africa's genocide accusation against Israel at the International Court of Justice, as part of the UN Genocide Convention, instructing the Foreign Ministry to prepare arguments for the case

A network of protected areas including 27 salt flats and lagoons have been announced as part of the National Lithium Strategy, while 26 salt flats will be reserved for lithium extraction by national and international companies

Chilean bishops, amid a security crisis, met with President Boric at La Moneda Palace to discuss national security concerns following the recent killing of three police officers, alongside addressing migrant issues and the Church's role in fostering peace

Chilean authorities reported three militarized police officers found dead in a burned patrol car, prompting a three-day mourning period declared by President Gabriel Boric amid a national security crisis

Paleontologists in Chile discovered the fossilized remains of a unique marine reptile that lived 70 million years ago on a beach in central Chile

Foreign direct investment in Chile increased by 28% in the first two months of 2024, totaling US$3.580 billion, surpassing the US$2.805 billion received during the same period in 2023, according to the Central Bank

Chile is on the verge of establishing Internet as a Public Service, with a proposed law enabling technological convergence, demand subsidies, and enhanced regulatory tools, aiming to elevate the quality of services and encourage future innovation

Chile's ambassador to Costa Rica, Margarita Portuguez, met with local Minister of Environment, Franz Tattenbach, to discuss ocean protection, focusing on marine security, fisheries, and strengthening the East Tropical Pacific Marine Conservation Corridor