School Shooting Leaves at Least 3 Wounded in Southern Chile
At least three students were injured in a shooting at the Nuevos Horizontes school in San Pedro de la Paz, [...]
Chilean Teachers Announce 48-Hour National Strike Over Unmet Demands, Call for March in Valparaíso
The Chilean Teachers’ Association has announced a 48-hour national strike scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, and Thursday, June 5, citing [...]
Bolivian Energy Minister Apologizes for Fuel Delays as Weather Disrupts Supply Chain
Business
Bolivia’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Alejandro Gallardo, issued a public apology on Friday for ongoing delays in fuel deliveries caused by severe weather conditions along the Chilean coast, which have stalled the unloading of [...]
U.S. Issues Security Alert for Travelers to Brazil Amid Crime Concerns
Latin America
The U.S. Embassy in Brazil has issued a heightened security advisory urging American citizens to exercise increased caution when traveling throughout the country, citing high levels of violent crime, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and assault. [...]
Bolivian Energy Minister Apologizes for Fuel Delays as Weather Disrupts Supply Chain
Business
Bolivia’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Alejandro Gallardo, issued a public apology on Friday for ongoing delays in fuel deliveries caused by severe weather conditions along the Chilean coast, which have stalled the unloading of [...]
President Trump Urges UK to Scrap Wind Energy Plans, Expand North Sea Oil Drilling
Politics
President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the United Kingdom’s energy policy, calling for an end to offshore wind development and urging British leaders to expand oil and gas drilling in the North Sea to reduce [...]
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 [...]
Iberia Expands Latin America Flights for Winter 2025-2026
Iberia is set to expand its long-haul operations across Latin America for the 2025-2026 winter season, reinforcing its position as [...]
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 [...]
