America Chile A man with Down syndrome, Sebastián Solorza, has launched a historic bid to run as an independent presidential candidate in Chile, aiming to collect 35.000 signatures to promote inclusion and challenge political polarization
America Chile A high-level summit has been hosted in Chile, where leftist leaders from Latin America and Spain launched a joint strategy to counter authoritarianism, disinformation and far-right extremism, calling for UN reforms and stronger multilateral cooperation
America Chile One of the coldest days on Earth outside the poles has been experienced in Chile, as a rare polar anticyclone brought record lows and snowfall to the Atacama Desert, amid widespread disruption
America Chile Electronic certification of its livestock has been implemented to boost exports as it improves traceability and efficiency for key products like pork and poultry amid rising global sanitary demands
America Chile Salmon producers in Chile have begun using AI-powered technology to automatically sort fish by size and quality, improving processing efficiency and product consistency
America Chile A tornado has struck Puerto Varas in southern Chile, the first ever recorded tornado in the country’s history, resulting in eight people injured, damage to 250 homes, over 12.500 citizens without power
America Chile Chile has supported sustainable potato farming through the INIA Kampenaike program, which has benefited over 300 farmers by introducing climate-adapted varieties, eco-technologies, and value-added products, with plans to expand to 500 beneficiaries
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