SANTIAGO CHILE

May 26 2026CRIME

Three Chileans caught in Argentina after robbing pro athletes across borders

Chilean police recently arrested three men linked to a string of high-profile burglaries targeting pro athletes in the U. S. , Chile, and Argentina. Two were caught last week after breaking into the home of Juan Martín del Potro, the last Latin American tennis player to win a Grand Slam. The third w

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May 11 2026FINANCE

Chile’s economy set for modest growth as new policies take shape

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

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May 04 2026POLITICS

How Chile’s Elite Divide on Money and Rights

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)

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Chile shows its strict new approach to migration control

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

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Fuel Price Surge Tests Chile’s New President

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

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Jan 22 2026BUSINESS

Chile's Mining Sector Raises Concerns Over New Leadership

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

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Jan 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Fires Force Mass Evacuations in Chile

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

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Jan 14 2026EDUCATION

A Quarter Century of Learning: Santiago Canyon College's Big Night

Santiago Canyon College (SCC) threw a massive 25th-anniversary bash in November, and it was a huge success. The event raised a whopping $124, 000 for the college's foundation, making it the biggest fundraising event in SCC's history. This wasn't just any party—it was a celebration of 25 years of pro

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Chile's Big Shift: Why Voters Picked a Tough-on-Crime Leader

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

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Chile's Big Vote: Left Loses to Right in Presidential Showdown

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

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