Chile

Bolivia cuts diplomatic ties with Israel; Colombia, Chile recall envoys over Gaza conflict

The government "has decided to cut diplomatic relations with the State of Israel, in repudiation and condemnation of the aggressive and disproportionate Israeli military offensive being carried out in the Gaza Strip," said Bolivian deputy foreign minister Freddy Mamani

'Drug-lord at 24': Chile's 'Narco queen' shot dead in broad daylight; footage emerges

When a shooter approaches and opens fire, Durán is already shown in the video down on the ground and attempting to get up. She then uses her car to flee. The Chilean police have not given a reason for the horrifying murder

Chile voters angry over ruling party's attempt to abortion laws

In a study conducted by pollster Cadem before the new constitution's draft language was finished this week, 54% of Chileans said they intended to vote against it. High rejection percentages were linked to opposition to the suggested modifications

Chile’s Congress approves bill reducing work week to 40 hours from 45 hours

The work-week bill, however, represents a tiny triumph for the government that has been attempting to move the nation away from its free-market constitution and is now waiting for President Gabriel Boric's signature

Chile detects first case of bird flu in humans, 53-yr-old diagnosed with severe symptoms

Recent cases in industrial farms caused the government to halt poultry exports. Industrial cases have also been detected in Argentina

India, Chile to ink MoU for cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors

A Chile-India Agricultural Working Group will be set up which will be responsible for the supervision, review and assessment of the implementation of this MoU as well as for establishing frequent communication and coordination between both countries

'The grass doesn't grow': In Chile's far south, the worst drought in 50 years

The Andean copper-producing nation, currently battling deadly fires in the south-central region, is locked in an over a decade-long period of drought that experts say is the longest stretch of arid weather it has faced in a thousand years

24 dead in Chile as wildfires spread, many flee for safety

President Gabriel Boric issued emergency declarations for the largely rural southern regions of Biobio, Nuble and Araucania in an effort to speed relief

Chile wildfires spread amid heat wave as death toll rises

The government declared a state of catastrophe in the La Araucanía region, which is south of Ñuble and Biobío, two central-southern regions where the emergency declaration had already been issued

Chile on alert as active Villarrica volcano rumbles, splits fire

The National Geology and Mining Service issued a yellow alert in November in four towns close to the peak, meaning no one can come within 500 meters of the crater