Chile

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Anti-immigration protestors destroy Venezuelan migrants' belongings

Thousands of protestors in northern Chile demonstrated against immigration and demanded more security in their city on Sunday.

31/01/2022

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More than 100 houses razed in fire in Chile

An uncontrolled fire swept through parts of a poor neighborhood in the northern Chilean city of Iquique on Monday, destroying around 100 houses.

11/01/2022

Earth News

Why did these Chilean beekeepers bring their hives to a protest?

Chile’s 10 year megadrought has driven the country’ beekeepers to protest in the capital as colony numbers decline.

05/01/2022

Chile

Leftist millennial vows to remake Chile after historic win

At 35, Boric will become Chile’s youngest modern president when he takes office in March.

19/12/2021

Travel News

Watch this squirrel man flying into a volcano

Sebastián Álvarez flew into ‘the Devil’s House’, becoming the first person ever to wingsuit in and out of a live volcano.

14/12/2021

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Chile congress approves same-sex marriage bill

Chile's congress on Tuesday approved a long-awaited bill to legalize same-sex marriage, joining just a handful of countries in majority Catholic Latin America with similar laws.

07/12/2021

Chile

Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast takes lead in Chile's elections

Ultra-conservative Jose Antonio Kast and left-wing former student activist Gabriel Boric will run in the second round for the Chilean presidency next month.

22/11/2021

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Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers

Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers

08/11/2021

Destinations

Chile is reopening: Here's our guide to the world's longest country

From the dry north to the frozen south, Chile’s diverse ecosystems are waiting for you in Chile.

02/11/2021

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Chile president on new probe of mining operation

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera said on Friday he did not welcome a new probe into the wrongdoings by a mining project owned by his family and located in an environmentally rich area.

09/10/2021

Nature

Scientists have figured out how Easter Islanders sourced fresh water

The mystery of how Easter Island residents were able to drink water straight from the sea.

27/09/2021

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Five incredible natural wonders you can’t miss while in Chile

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Few countries do nature quite like Chile.

01/09/2021

Tech News

Why is Elon Musk giving this fishing hamlet in Chile free internet?

Starlink aims to roll out 12,000 satellites as part of a low-Earth orbiting network to provide broadband internet services around the world.

20/08/2021

Ecotech

This solar-powered skylight can turn seawater into drinking water

The design just needs sunshine and ocean water to produce clean drinking water for millions without access.

19/08/2021

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Therapy dogs bring joy to kids at Chile hospital

At a children's hospital in Santiago, Chile there is a flurry of excitement over a delegation of special visitors: a four-legged quartet has arrived to offer some reprieve from sickness and pain with their wagging tails and soulful eyes.

05/08/2021

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Aerial images of the Santiago General Cemetery as Chile virus deaths rise

Aerial images of the Santiago General Cemetery, Chile's oldest and one of the largest in Latin America with an estimated two million graves over 85 hectares

08/06/2021

Chile

Total solar eclipse wows crowds across Latin America

Thousands travelled across Chile and Argentina to catch a glimpse of the celestial event which won't be seen again until 2048.

15/12/2020

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Hundreds protest in Chile demanding access to pensions

Hundreds of people protested in the Chilean capital demanding access to pension funds to help them in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

28/11/2020

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Chileans celebrate on streets after voting for new constitution

Chileans celebrate on the streets after they voted overwhelmingly in a landmark referendum on Sunday to replace their dictator-era constitution, long seen as underpinning the nation's glaring economic and social inequalities.

26/10/2020

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Clashes erupt during protests anniversary in Chile

Clashes erupted between some protesters and police as thousands of people on Sunday demonstrated in Santiago to mark the anniversary of the movement that led to massive protests in 2019.

19/10/2020

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Chile: Protesters face off against police ahead of referendum

Chilean police used water cannons and pepper spray to disperse protesters gathered at Santiago's iconic Plaza Italia square.

03/10/2020

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In Chile, protesters keep marching despite coronavirus

One protester explained to the press that they are not afraid that the virus will kill them, because they have a government that is also killing them.

21/03/2020

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Hundreds of thousands protest violence against women in Chile

Thousands took to the streets of Chile's capital Santiago to mark International Women's Day on Sunday, calling for equality and an end to violence

09/03/2020

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Chile: Clashes as thousands protest in Santiago against the government

Clashes take place between demonstrators and police as thousands gather in Santiago's Plaza Italia to protest against President Sebastian Piñera and his government

07/03/2020

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Chile protesters face off against police at Viña del Mar festival

Thousands of protesters armed with stones, sticks and Molotov cocktails fought the police on Sunday.

24/02/2020

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Anti-government protests continue in Chile

Demonstrations in Chile that began over higher metro fares are continuing, but there are fewer protesters than before.

18/01/2020