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Nov 20 2025BUSINESS

Lithium Demand Drives Chilean Company's Profits

Chile's SQM, a major player in the lithium industry, has seen its profits grow. This is due to a rise in lithium prices. The company made $178. 4 million in the last quarter. This is more than the $131. 4 million they made last year. Their total revenue also went up by 8. 9%. It reached $1. 17 billi

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Chile's Big Vote: Crime, Immigration, and a Divided Nation

Chile is having a big vote for a new president and parliament. The main candidates are Jeannette Jara, a communist, and José Antonio Kast, a far-right figure. Both are focusing on crime and immigration, even though they have very different views on other things. Voting is now mandatory in Chile. Th

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Chile's Big Vote: What's at Stake?

Chile is gearing up for a crucial presidential election, with voters set to make their choice on Sunday. This election is more than just picking a new leader; it's about addressing pressing issues like rising crime, illegal immigration, and a sluggish economy. The country, known for its wealth in La

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Chile's Election: Crime, Immigration, and a Shift to the Right

Chile is in the middle of a big election. People are worried about crime and immigration. The far-right is getting stronger. Jose Antonio Kast is a big name. He wants to be tough on crime and immigration. He has said he will build walls and fences. He also wants to deport people who are not legal.

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Chile's Big Vote: Crime, Borders, and Extreme Ideas

Chile is about to pick a new leader, and the choices are quite extreme. There are eight people running, but three are way ahead in the race. One is a communist, and the other two are super conservative. The country is dealing with a lot of crime and people moving in from other countries, so voters a

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Jun 19 2025SCIENCE

The Big Eye in the Sky: Chile's Giant Camera

Chile is home to a remarkable piece of technology. The Vera Rubin Observatory is a telescope with a camera as big as a small car. This camera is the largest of its kind on Earth. It is designed to take incredibly detailed pictures of the night sky. The camera's sensors are grouped into 21 rafts,

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Apr 18 2025HEALTH

How Old Age Weakness Spreads in Chile's Cities

Chile is getting older. This means more people are living longer. With age comes weakness. This is a big problem. Weakness makes older people more likely to get sick or hurt. It is important to understand why this happens. This can help keep older people healthy and safe. One way to do this i

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Chile's Political Shake-Up: A System in Crisis

Chile has long been celebrated for its political stability. For two decades, two main coalitions have ruled the country: the center-left Concertation (PS, DC, PPD) from 1990 to 2010, and the right-wing alliance (UDI and RN) since then. This setup is largely due to Chile's unique "binominal" electora

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