Tag: Chile

Chile President Sebastian Pinera calls for ‘major agreement for democracy’

The President called on lawmakers to work on passing a series of reforms aimed at meeting protesters' demands, including raising the minimum wage.

February 25, 2020

5.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Chile

The epicentre, with a depth of 45.04 km, was initially determined to be at 30.2741 degrees south latitude and 71.564 degrees west longitude.

January 2, 2020

Chileans to vote in April on drafting new constitution

Voters will be asked to decide between convening a constitutional convention to craft a new national charter and making further reforms to the existing document

December 28, 2019

Chile military plane disappears with 38 passengers onboard

The aircraft was en route from the southern city of Punta Arenas to Antarctica with 17 crew members and 21 passengers, the statement further added.

December 10, 2019

Thousands take to street in Chile as anti-government protests complete 50 days

Hundreds of people also gathered at the Costanera Center shopping mall - next to South America's tallest skyscraper Gran Torre Santago - with dozens of protesters entering the premises.

December 7, 2019

Chile proposes aid for poor households as protests continue

During a public event, President Pinera said, "The measure "represents major relief, some help at a time when so many Chilean families need it". 

December 4, 2019

Austalia, Qatar to play Copa America 2020; Argentina, Chile to kickstart tournament

The 2020 Copa America will be hosted by Argentina and Colombia and marks the first time in modern history that the event is being co-hosted.

December 4, 2019

23 killed as violent unrest in Chile enters fifth week

On Friday, thousands of protesters gathered again in Plaza Italia, the centre of the demonstrations in Santiago and the site of weekly rallies that have seen massive turnout since the social upheaval broke out.

November 23, 2019

Thousands march in Chile to mark one month of protests

The Plaza Italia, the ground zero of the protests and renamed by the protesters as "Plaza Dignidad" (Square of Dignity), once again became the epicentre of a large gathering.

November 19, 2019

Chile protests: Thousands gather in Santiago, demand President Pinera’s resignation

In Santiago, more than thousands gathered in the main Plaza Italia square, with some attempting to make their way to the heavily cordoned presidential palace and engaging in clashes with riot police.

October 30, 2019

Chile President Pinera replaces 8 ministers in response to protests

"Chile has changed and the government has to change too," to face the new reality in one of Latin America's most developed countries, he added.

October 29, 2019

Chile protests: President Pinera plans to end state of emergency

"The march that all of us saw yesterday was a massive, joyous and peaceful march and one that opens great paths of the future and of hope. We have all heard the message," Pinera said.

October 27, 2019

Chile protests: UN to investigate claims of human rights abuses after 18 deaths

Meanwhile, after receiving Pinera's request, Bachelet announced that she will send the rapporteurs to Chile to investigate potential violations of basic liberties during the recent protests

October 25, 2019

Rebellion in Chile

Not that the economic parameters are alarming; on the contrary, poverty levels are going down.

October 23, 2019

Chile protests: death toll climbs to 15 after violent clashes

Many stores, subway stations and banks were burned, damaged or looted over the weekend, and some people have reported problems getting cash at ATMs.

October 23, 2019

11 killed after violent protests in Chile, overnight curfew for third day

Thousands of protesters --- many banging pots and pans in the traditional Latin American manner -- gathered peacefully in the main Plaza Italia square in the capital on Monday, chanting "Pinera Out!" and "Get out military!"

October 22, 2019

Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez moves to Inter Milan on loan

After having joined Manchester United from Arsenal in January 2018, he featured for United in 45 matches and scored five goals and assisted nine others.

August 30, 2019