Chile’s government expects the economy to expand by just over 2% this year, despite pushing forward with spending cuts and reforms aimed at attracting more investment. The administration, led by a conservative team, insists on sticking to a 4% growth goal, but admits the path won’t be smooth. With g
Chile’s top earners and decision-makers don’t all think the same way. Surveys from 2019-2020 with 416 influential people show big gaps between those who grew up rich and those who made their own fortune. The research splits elites into economic (business leaders), political (lawmakers and officials)
Chile just carried out its first deportation flight under a tougher immigration strategy. The government sent 40 people back to Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador from the northern city of Iquique. Officials didn’t say how often these flights will happen next, but they called it the start of a long-term
Chile’s roads are suddenly quieter as people rush to fill up before the new fuel prices take effect. When President Jose Antonio Kast’s government decided to align local gasoline and diesel costs with soaring global rates, the move shocked many citizens who had just celebrated his election. The de
Chile's mining industry is worried about a recent decision to combine the leadership of two important government departments. The president-elect, Jose Antonio Kast, has chosen businessman Daniel Mas to head both the Ministry of Mining and the Ministry of Economy. This move has sparked debate, as Ma
Chile is facing a serious situation with wildfires. President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in two southern regions. This move comes as fires have forced thousands to leave their homes. The fires are spreading fast. Strong winds and high temperatures are making it hard for firef
Chile just made a huge political move. They chose José Antonio Kast as their new president. He's known for his strong stance on security and immigration. Kast won big, getting 58% of the votes. His main focus? Making the country safer by dealing with crime and controlling who comes in. Kast isn't n
Chile just had a big election. The left-wing candidate, Jeannette Jara, admitted she lost. The winner was José Antonio Kast, a far-right politician. People in Chile wanted a change. They were worried about crime and immigration. So, they chose Kast over Jara. Kast got more than half the votes. Jara
Chile is on the brink of a major political change. Jose Antonio Kast, a far-right candidate, is likely to win the presidential run-off. This win would make him the most conservative leader since the military rule ended in 1990. Kast's campaign focuses on security and immigration. He wants to use th
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
