America Chile Chile's Court has ordered the reopening of the investigation into the death of poet Pablo Neruda; the court aims to determine if Neruda, originally thought to have died of prostate cancer, was actually poisoned by a secret agent of the dictatorship
America Chile President Gabriel Boric urged not to forget those affected by recent wildfires, the most devastating in decades, announcing a new phase of reconstruction and emphasizing ongoing solidarity as the country moves forward after containing the fires
America Chile Wildfires left at least 60 dead in the Valparaíso area, where over 1.100 homes were damaged; 1.400 firefighters have been deployed, supported by thousands of volunteers, and a state of emergency due to wildfires has been confirmed
America Chile Recent studies show that in 2023, Chile experienced the lowest number of births in the last decade, in a continuous decline in the birth rate
America Chile Chile, in partnership with Google, has achieved a digital breakthrough with the agreement of installing the Humboldt submarine cable, spanning 14.000 km to become the world's first transoceanic fiber optic link
America Chile A streamlined process to enhance tourism between Argentina and Chile has been introduced by Customs Authority that only requires bureaucratic procedures for private vehicles with trailers; this initiative marks a shift towards more ‘paperless’ tourism
America Chile Chile has rejected changing its constitution for the second time, maintaining the 1980 Pinochet-era constitution, with 55,76% voting against the more conservative proposal, expressing discontent with the divisive constitutional process
America Chile The World Bank has approved a US$200 million loan for Chile's Universal Health Care program, focusing on enhancing access and efficiency through measures such as telemedicine, climate-resilient systems, and AI-driven virtual health management
America Chile EU member states approved a modernised Association Agreement with Chile, providing tariff-free access for 99,9% of EU exports, a comprehensive pact set to strengthen political, economic ties, and foster cooperation
America Chile To commemorate 200 years of diplomatic ties, Chile and Colombia held the 'Bicentennial Forum,' featuring discussions on feminist foreign policy, sustainable development, and energy transition
America Chile Seven Cuban athletes have officially asked to seek asylum or refuge in Chile after staying post the Pan American Games Santiago 2023 closure, citing a desire to remain in Chile amid economic crises in their country
America Chile A 6,7 magnitude earthquake has struck Chile near La Serena, Elqui, in the Coquimbo Region; no major damages have been reported, although it was felt across the region
America Chile Chile's delegation at the Third Belt and Road Forum in China is actively seeking economic and trade cooperation opportunities, aiming to expand bilateral relations through meetings with Chinese officials and entrepreneurs