National
Codelco Selects Rio Tinto as a Partner for the Development of a Lithium Project in the Maricunga Salt Flats
In financial terms, the agreement stipulates that Rio Tinto will contribute up to USD 900,000,000 to the project. In the [...]
Chile, Indonesia Sign Agreement to Boost Agricultural Certification and Phytosanitary Cooperation
JAKARTA, Indonesia (Santiago Times Reporter) — Chile and Indonesia signed a new agreement Monday aimed at strengthening cooperation on agricultural quarantine [...]
China Lifts Visa Requirements for Nationals of Various South American Countries
Latin America
China will implement a visa-free policy for citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, on a trial basis, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian confirmed Thursday. The [...]
U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on Hezbollah Financing in South America’s Tri-Border Region
Latin America
The U.S. Embassy in Paraguay announced Monday that the State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information that helps disrupt Hezbollah’s financial networks operating in the Tri-Border Area shared by [...]
UN Decolonization Committee to Hold Pacific Seminar in Timor-Leste Ahead of June Session in New York
Politics
The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization will convene its annual Pacific Regional Seminar in Dili from May 21 to 23, as part of ongoing efforts to advance self-determination and development in Non-Self-Governing Territories. The [...]
U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on Hezbollah Financing in South America’s Tri-Border Region
Latin America
The U.S. Embassy in Paraguay announced Monday that the State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information that helps disrupt Hezbollah’s financial networks operating in the Tri-Border Area shared by [...]
Codelco Selects Rio Tinto as a Partner for the Development of a Lithium Project in the Maricunga Salt Flats
In financial terms, the agreement stipulates that Rio Tinto will contribute up to USD 900,000,000 to the project. In the [...]
Brazil Sets Up Sanitary Barriers to Contain Bird Flu Outbreak in Rio Grande do Sul
Authorities in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul have begun implementing sanitary barriers in response to a [...]
Anti-vaccine mandate protests spread across the country, crippling Canada-U.S. trade
Federal ministers warned Wednesday that anti-vaccine mandate protests at two key Canada-U.S. border crossings have the potential to seriously disrupt [...]
Excellent prospects for Mercosur beef exports, except Argentina
The Argentine beef industry is optimistic about world meat production and global demand this year, with China again playing a [...]
Unemployment in Chile almost back at 2019 levels
Chilean authorities have reported Monday that unemployment nationwide had fallen in 2021 to 7.2% while in the same period of [...]
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 [...]
