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 billion. Lithium and its related products brought in $603. 7 million. Thi...
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. This means more people have to vote, and those who don't might have to ...
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 Latin America, is facing some tough challenges. Eight candidates are i...
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. The left has Jeannette Jara. She is a communist. She wants to help po...
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 are looking for big changes. The communist candidate, Jeannette Jara,...
In Chile, the political landscape is undergoing a significant shift. The country, once known for its progressive stance, is now seeing a surge in right-wing sentiment. This change is largely driven by fears over immigration and crime. At a recent rally, supporters of Johannes Kaiser, a radical libertarian candidate, gathered. The scene was reminiscent of a U. S. pol...
In Chile, politics are taking a sharp turn. The focus is now on borders and crime. This change is not just on the right. Even the left is joining in. A few years ago, Chile was different. People took to the streets. They protested against unfairness. Now, the talk is about keeping people out. Many blame migrants for crime. They say gangs from Venezuela bring trouble...
People in Chile are getting bigger faces, and that's a problem for mask fit. A recent study looked at how faces have changed over the last decade and how well masks fit now compared to before. The study used two sets of data: one from 2013 with manual measurements and another from 2024 using 3D scans. They measured 11 different parts of the face, following internatio...
A powerful earthquake has shaken the southern tip of Chile, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning. The earthquake, measuring 7. 4 on the Richter scale, struck about 219 kilometers off the coast of Ushuaia, Argentina. This is a remote area, but the impact was felt in Ushuaia and other nearby regions. The United States Geological Survey confirmed the earthqu...
Breast cancer is a big deal in the Americas. It tops the list of most common cancers and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths. This is a serious issue that affects many people. One major problem is the time it takes for patients to start treatment. This delay can make a huge difference in how well a patient does. Sadly, those who are poorer or belong to certa...