Chilean Comptroller Issues New Guidelines for Investigating Sick Leave Misuse in Public Sector
The Chilean Comptroller General’s Office (CGR) has issued detailed instructions for investigating public officials suspected of abusing sick leave, amid [...]
China Grants Visa-Free Entry to Five Latin American Countries in Landmark Policy Shift
Policy seen as strategic move to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties with the region China has begun offering visa-free [...]
Chavista Regime Cracks Down on Black Market Dollar Handlers
Latin America
Venezuelan authorities arrested 15 men and 10 women for their alleged involvement in manipulating the black market dollar, impacting the economy. The suspects, including operators, managers, liquidity providers, developers, programmers, and payment receivers, handled 18 [...]
CFK to Run for Buenos Aires Provincial Legislature
Latin America
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced Monday she will seek a seat in the Buenos Aires Provincial Legislature in the upcoming Sept. 7 elections, representing La Matanza and other southern districts on the [...]
Chavista Regime Cracks Down on Black Market Dollar Handlers
Latin America
Venezuelan authorities arrested 15 men and 10 women for their alleged involvement in manipulating the black market dollar, impacting the economy. The suspects, including operators, managers, liquidity providers, developers, programmers, and payment receivers, handled 18 [...]
CFK to Run for Buenos Aires Provincial Legislature
Latin America
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced Monday she will seek a seat in the Buenos Aires Provincial Legislature in the upcoming Sept. 7 elections, representing La Matanza and other southern districts on the [...]
Canadian Life and Health Insurers Hit Record $128 Billion in Payouts Amid Soaring Demand
Coverage reaches nearly 30 million Canadians as industry sees double-digit surge in claims and contributions Canada’s life and health insurance [...]
Bolivian Energy Minister Apologizes for Fuel Delays as Weather Disrupts Supply Chain
Bolivia’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Alejandro Gallardo, issued a public apology on Friday for ongoing delays in fuel deliveries [...]
Brazil Recognized Once Again as Free of FMD Without Vaccination
Brazil has officially been recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health for the second straight year as free of [...]
Fuel Shortages Grip Bolivia Amid Strikes and Port Delays
A growing fuel shortage is straining cities across Bolivia, as a combination of labor strikes and port delays disrupts gasoline [...]
Chilean Pisco Moves Closer to World Heritage Status with UNESCO Recognition
The Chilean Pisco Viticultural Cultural Landscape has been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List, marking a major step toward its potential [...]
A remote surveillance project to be implemented by 66 communities
Featured
Ben Anson/ The Santiago Times Staff Sixty-six communities will install a remote surveillance project. The system will have 1,000 cameras throughout the country, which will be installed throughout the year. They are currently operating in [...]
Meet & Greet with Chicago Booth Alumni in South America
Featured
Here’s your chance to discover the value of an MBA in South America and beyond! Join the virtual panel of South America-based Chicago Booth alumni on Thursday, 12th November, in Santiago, Chile (14:00), to learn [...]
National
COVID-19: Over 68% of parents won’t allow their children return to school, shows Chilean survey
Andrew Mendez/The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – More than 68 percent of parents say they will not allow their children to attend classes this upcoming academic year due to coronavirus fears, according to a survey [...]
Technology
Sony reveals first look of PlayStation5
TOKYO – Sony has finally revealed the form factor of the PlayStation 5, an ultra futuristic robot white machine, with gliding lines and a black central stratum. The Japanese tech giant hosted an online event Thursday [...]
Technology
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram disable Trump’s campaign video, citing copyright complaints
WASHINGTON – Twitter Inc, Facebook Inc and Instagram disabled President Donald Trump’s campaign tribute video to George Floyd on their platforms over the weekend, citing copyright complaints. The clip, which shows photos and videos of [...]
