CHILE

Organized crime is the main regional threat, Chilean authorities say

Published on: October 16, 2024
07:57

Santiago de Chile, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The main threat to countries in the region is transnational organized crime, Chilean Undersecretary of Justice Jaime Gajardo said during a meeting on the subject.

Chilean lawmakers approve second accusation against former magistrate

Published on: October 14, 2024
17:09

Santiago, Chile, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) The Chamber of Deputies of Chile on Monday approved a second Constitutional Accusation against the former minister of the Supreme Court, Angela Vivanco, who is involved in a scandal known as the Audios Affaire.

Chilean activists demand end to US blockade on Cuba

Published on: October 14, 2024
14:37

Santiago, Chile, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean Solidarity Movement with Cuba today issued a press release demanding the United States to put an immediate end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade and other sanctions imposed on the island nation.

Chile plans to strengthen security in health centers

Published on: October 9, 2024
07:39

Santiago de Chile, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) Chilean authorities are studying the application of more measures in health care centers to reinforce security, to address the increase in acts of violence and threats recorded in recent times.

Chilean authorities warn against fraud and other cybecrimes

Published on: October 8, 2024
17:22

Santiago, Chile, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) Chilean authorities warned on Tuesday against an increase in scams, extortion and other crimes committed with digital means, under the guise of easy credits or investments generating quick profits.

Chile faces biggest corruption scandal in recent history

Published on: October 7, 2024
16:38

Santiago, Chile, Oct 7 (Prensa Latina) Chilean Government Spokeswoman Camila Vallejo on Monday described the “Audios Affaire”, which involves figures from the judiciary, business community and right-wing politicians, as the country’s biggest corruption scandal in recent history.

Chilean teachers continue protest for improvements in the sector

Published on: October 7, 2024
09:10

Santiago de Chile, Oct 7 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of the Chilean Teachers' Association continue their three-day march from the capital to the city of Valparaiso, where the National Congress is located, to demand urgent improvements in education.

Chilean court sentenced repressors for crimes against humanity

Published on: October 4, 2024
08:10

Santiago de Chile, Oct 4 (Prensa Latina) The Supreme Court of Chile convicted another five former agents of the dictatorship (1973-1990) guilty of murdering two militants of the Revolutionary Left Movement in 1989.

Chilean Carabineros’ top officers on trial for human rights violation

Published on: October 3, 2024
08:05

Santiago de Chile, Oct 3 (Prensa Latina) Five years after the social uprising in Chile, the top officers of the Carabineros are facing charges for human rights violations committed against the civilian population, during the social protests of October 2019, which were violently repressed by law enforcement.

Chilean musician’s symphony to be premiered in Cuba

Published on: October 2, 2024
17:05

Santiago, Chile, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) “Fénix (Phoenix)”, a symphonic piece by Chilean musician Cristian Lazo Remedi, is one of the five musical works awarded by Ibermúsicas that will be premiered by the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba, its composer confirmed on Wednesday.

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