CHILE

Insecurity continues to be the main concern for Chileans

Published on: August 26, 2024
08:08

Santiago de Chile, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) A survey conducted in CHile shows that 70 percent of Chileans consider that the fight against crime should be the number one priority for the Government.

Chilean observers demand respect for Venezuelan sovereignty

Published on: August 23, 2024
15:37

Santiago, Chile, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Chilean observers at the July 28th Venezuelan elections rejected on Friday the statements made by President Gabriel Boric about that country’s polls, an act they deemed as meddling in the internal affairs of another nation.

Chile announces new electricity rate hike

Published on: August 22, 2024
15:48

Santiago, Chile, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The National Energy Commission (CNE) of Chile announced today that a new increase in electricity bills will come into effect starting October, which will bear a heavier impact on lower and middle power consumers.

Hearing continues in Chile against accused of financial crimes

Published on: August 22, 2024
07:45

Santiago de Chile, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean justice system continues the hearing to present charges against criminal lawyer Luis Hermosilla and two of his collaborators, who were accused by the prosecutor's office of money laundering, bribery and crimes against the treasury.

Chile to bolster security on national holidays

Published on: August 21, 2024
17:37

Santiago,Chile, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Chile will deploy over 10,300 police officers to guarantee public security during the upcoming national holidays, as announced today by the deputy secretary of the Interior Manuel Monsalve.

Exports from Chile to India increase by 53 percent

Published on: August 21, 2024
08:07

Santiago de Chile, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Chilean exports to India, except copper and lithium, grew 53 percent from January to July compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 459 million dollars, a report indicates.

Chile’s homicide rate recorded slight decrease in 2023

Published on: August 20, 2024
16:14

Santiago de Chile, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean Prosecutor's Office presented Tuesday the report on homicides perpetrated here in 2023, which shows a slight downward trend compared to blood-related crimes committed in 2022.

Chile discloses preventive measures to ward off MPOX strain

Published on: August 19, 2024
15:25

Santiago, Chile, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Chilean healthcare authorities disclosed Monday the main preventive measures taken in the country, after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an emergency due to the eventual spread of MPOX.

Workers continue on strike at biggest copper mine in Chile

Published on: August 16, 2024
11:39

Santiago, Chile, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The strike at Minera Escondida, the world's biggest open-pit copper mine, enters its fourth day on Friday, with no agreement in sight between Chilean workers and mining giant BHP.

Chilean Mapuche leader on hunger strike is in critical condition

Published on: August 15, 2024
11:41

Santiago, Chile, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The leader of the Arauco Malleco Coordinating Committee (CAM), Hector Llaitul, is in critical condition on Thursday after more than 70 days of hunger strike in the Chilean prison of Concepcion, his son said.

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