A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile on Friday night, with its epicenter in the Maule region, authorities reported, causing no preliminary casualties or damage. Related:Mapuche Leader Julia Chuñil Remains Missing in Chile The quake occurred at 8:38 PM local time (11:38 PM GMT), at a depth of 114 kilometers, according to the National Seismological […]

She was actively involved in protecting 900 hectares of native forest in the Mafil commune. On Monday, the Escazu Now Foundation filed a criminal complaint with the Los Lagos Court of Guarantee regarding the disappearance of the Mapuche indigenous leader Julia Chuñil. RELATED: Mapuche Leader Hector Llaitul’s Health Deteriorates in a Chilean Prison This 73-year-old […]

In October, none of the candidates in six regions secured the 40 percent of votes required to be declared the winner. On Sunday, polling stations opened their doors to begin the second round of regional elections in Chile, with the Metropolitan Region as the main battleground amid a scandal involving the alleged sexual assault committed […]

The National Forestry Corporation (Conaf) reported that so far the fires have consumed around 160 hectares in localities such as Los Molles, Quilpué, and Valparaíso. Related: Wild Forest Fires in Greece Stills Actives and Out of Control Chile has declared a red alert in 51 communes due to multiple forest fire outbreaks that have erupted […]

According to the Electoral Service (Servel), the counting of votes will proceed in the following order: Regional Governor, Mayor, Regional Councilors, and Councilors. Related: Chile: Second Day of Subnational Elections Kicks Off This Sunday, October 27, the second day of municipal and regional elections in Chile came to an end, an event seen as a […]

The people will elect 345 mayors, 16 governors, 2,252 councilors, and 302 regional councilors. On Sunday, polling stations for Chile’s municipal and regional elections reopened after a first day of voting that proceeded smoothly, with over 46 percent of registered voters participating. RELATED: Chile: Corruption and Violence Dominate Election Campaign “Out of 15.4 million voters, […]

Additionally, 17 other students are in serious condition and have been transferred to various hospitals in the capital. Related: Chile: School Food Workers End Strike At least 35 students were injured, four of them critically, following the explosion of a Molotov cocktail they were manufacturing at the Barros Arana National Boarding School (INBA) in Santiago, […]

In terms of preferences, the poll shows a technical tie between those who would vote for a candidate seeking re-election (37 per cent) and those who would vote for a candidate who represents change (38 per cent). On Wednesday, ahead of the municipal and regional elections, two issues dominate the electoral landscape in Chile today: […]

In his speech, the head of state highlighted the struggle of the Mapuche people.

Gen. Richardson’s tour exposes the enormous risks the continent faces in asserting its sovereignties. On Tuesday, Mission Truth, an independent group of researchers analyzing contemporary geopolitical issues, published a report highlighting the reasons why the United States and its Southern Command (SouthCom) are seeking to intensify their military presence in South America. Below is the […]