Chile

Culture ноябрь 11, 2026

Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies opens exhibition on Latin American ponchos

The “Ponchos of Our America” exhibition has opened at Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies. It will be on view through October 2.

World октябрь 21, 2026

Chilean scientists wed in Antarctica

Two Chilean researchers married in Antarctica, marking the first wedding there in 16 years. It was the sixth marriage on Chilean Antarctic Territory.

Politics октябрь 20, 2026

Chile and Saudi Arabia to deepen ties

Chile’s acting foreign minister Patricio Torres attended a ceremony marking Saudi Arabia’s National Day. He said bilateral trade exceeded $95 million in 2025.

Politics октябрь 19, 2026

Chile and China mark 10 partnership years

Chile’s acting Foreign Minister Patricio Torres attended a ceremony marking China’s National Day. The two countries are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership this year.

Incidents октябрь 19, 2026

Four arrested over Australia cocaine plot

A joint investigation by Australian and Chilean police has led to four arrests over an alleged attempt to import 23kg of cocaine into Australia. The drug was reportedly to be carried on a commercial flight.

World октябрь 19, 2026

Chile to aid Colombia after wildfires

Chile will send humanitarian aid to Colombia, where wildfires have affected more than 92,000 hectares of forest and farmland in recent months. The donation includes protective gear, specialist equipment and three drones.

Economy октябрь 19, 2026

Chile launches Choose Chile platform

Chilean President José Antonio Kast launched Choose Chile, a platform to strengthen the country’s international profile and promote investment and technology opportunities. The initiative’s first summit is planned for March 2027.

Politics октябрь 19, 2026

Chile protests to Israel

Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs handed Israeli Ambassador Peleg Lewi a note of protest. The ministry said recent public statements represented interference in Chile’s internal affairs.

World октябрь 19, 2026

Chileans’ US overstay rate falls to six-year low

Chile’s Foreign Ministry says the share of citizens overstaying in the United States has fallen to its lowest level in six years. The rate is down 35% from the previous year.

Economy октябрь 19, 2026

Chile and Kazakhstan companies agree on plant

Chile’s ambassador to Kazakhstan, Eduardo Escobar, visited Astana and met Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov. Their talks covered bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including an industrial investment agreement between ME Elecmetal and KAZ Minerals.

Politics октябрь 19, 2026

Chile debates limits on overseas call centres

Chile’s Senate has discussed a bill that would ban subcontracting services to call centres operating from abroad. Workers’ representatives raised concerns about centres handling users’ personal and medical information.

Society октябрь 17, 2026

450,000 people in Chile await surgery

Chilean senator Juan Luis Castro said around 450,000 people are waiting for surgery, with an average wait of a year and a half. He also criticized a 14.4% budget cut for the Ricarte Soto Law.