Death Toll From Chile Wildfires Surpasses 20 - Interior Minister

 The death toll from wildfires raging in south-central Chile has gone up to 22, while over 500 people have been injured, Interior Minister Carolina Toha said.

Chile’s Senate votes against impeaching Sebastian Pinera | Al Jazeera

Chile’s Senate has voted against removing President Sebastian Pinera over allegations of corruption in the sale of a mining company.

Chilean president declares state of emergency over Mapuche conflict - FRANCE24

 Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on Tuesday announced a state of emergency and deployed troops to two southern regions where clashes have broken out between Mapuche indigenous people and security forces.

Chilean tree could be key to next COVID-19 vaccine

 

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Chile inicia la vacunación con tercera dosis de refuerzo contra el covid-19

 

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Por qué hay un nuevo gran confinamiento en Chile pese al éxito de su campaña de vacunación

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Major earthquake 6.9 shakes Chile, but no damage reported (Local time: 18:38, Depth 10 km)

A major earthquake shook the west coast of central Chile on Monday, but no major damage was reported.

7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Chile, tsunami warnings issued (local time 11:22, Depth 47 km)

A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake has rattled Chile, according to US seismologists, who warned that tsunamis are possible in some areas.

United Kingdom and Argentina are looking to increase bilateral cooperation : Malvinas (Falklands) gov’t rules out extra flights

Kelpers rebuff rumoured UK, Argentine agreement to expand air traffic to disputed islands

Miles de calamares mueren varados en una costa de Chile

Miles de calamares han quedado varados durante los últimos días en la costa de la isla chilena de Santa María, informa el periódico 'La Vanguardia'. Unos 10.000 cefalópodos en descomposición han desatado la preocupación sobre las causas de muerte, así como una alerta sanitaria.

Morales recibe apoyo para diálogo con Chile en su visita a Italia

En el marco de su gira por Europa, el presidente de Bolivia, Evo Morales, se reunió en Roma con los presidentes de las cámaras legislativas de ese país, donde recibió el respaldo para dialogar con Chile sobre el diferendo por una salida soberana al mar, informa este viernes la Agencia Boliviana de Información (ABI).

Bolivia invita a representantes de Chile a explicar su postura en demanda marítima

Bolivia invitará al canciller de Chile, Heraldo Muñoz, y al representante de ese país ante La Haya, Felipe Bulnes, a que participen en una entrevista televisiva en La Paz para exponer su posición sobre el conflicto marítimo bilateral, informó la ministra de Comunicación boliviana, Marianela Paco.

Chile Earthquake Death Toll Up to 13, Several Missing

The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Chile earlier this week has gone up to 13, while the number of missing people stands at six, Chilean Deputy Interior Secretary Mahmud Aleuy said.

1 killed, 12 injured as M8.4 quake jolts Chile

One person was confirmed dead and at least 12 more were injured in the 8.4-magnitude earthquake that jolted central Chile on Wednesday, according to local officials.

Tsunami Warning for Chile After 8.3 Quake

Authorities in Chile have ordered residents to evacuate the coast after a powerful 8.3 magnitude earthquake and four strong aftershocks prompted a tsunami warning.

Inequality greatest threat to development, international security, Chilean President tells UN. (Expressed support to limit the right of veto in the case of crimes)

UN, 24 September 2014 – Inequality is one of the greatest threats to development and international security because it fosters poverty, exclusion and breeds social unrest, resentment and violence, said Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, among several leaders from the Latin America and the Caribbean region to address the General Assembly today.
“I come from Latin America, a region of middle-income countries that have their own dreams, challenges and tasks,” said Ms. Bachelet. “For us, sustainable development, security, quality of governance and above all, inequality and social cohesion are the most pressing challenges.”

Bolivia rechaza pretensiones de Chile de desconocer competencia de CIJ (la necesidad que tiene Bolivia de una salida al mar)

El dignatario boliviano, Evo Morales, rechazó que Chile desconozca la competencia de la Corte Internacional de Justicia (CIJ) de La Haya para solucionar el conflicto de territorio marítimo, las declaraciones fueron hechas ante la determinación de Chile de impugnar la demanda marítima de Bolivia ante ese organismo.

Al respecto, el Presidente recalcó la injusticia de Chile con la expansión de su territorio en el Océano Pacífico y reiteró la necesidad que tiene Bolivia de una salida al mar. "Después de tantas promesas fallidas, Bolivia acudió al principal órgano de justicia de las Naciones Unidas", dijo.

Strong aftershocks rock Chile as authorities assesses damage from earlier quake

SANTIAGO — A strong 7.8-magnitude aftershock and an earlier 6.4-magnitude rocked Chile’s northern coast today (April 3) even as Chilean authorities assessed the damage from a massive earthquake that struck off the northern coast on Tuesday.
There are no immediate reports of new damage or injuries from today’s aftershocks.

A strong 8.2-magnitude earthquake has struck off the northwestern coast of Chile...

A strong 8.2-magnitude earthquake has struck off the northwestern coast of Chile, killing at least two people and setting off a small tsunami that prompted evacuations along the country's Pacific coast.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the earthquake was centered about 100 kilometers northwest of Iquique Tuesday evening. It was followed by several aftershocks, including one measuring 6.2-magnitude.

Chilean authorities said waves measuring about two meters were striking cities along the coast. Officials quickly ordered evacuations, warning that larger waves are expected later.

Very strong 7.0M earthquake near Chile, no tsunami threat. -Depth:10 km

M 7.0 - OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE - 2014-03-16 ...local time: 17:16...