Category: Chile
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June 12, 2018 > Staff
In Chile, Mapuche brothers sentenced to life in prison after controversial trial
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA CHILE: Two indigenous men belonging to the Mapuche community were sentenced to life in prison for the deaths of Werner Luchsinger and Vivianne Mackay during a […] Read More >
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April 12, 2018 > Staff
Pope Francis recants on Chile abuse case, asks victims for forgiveness
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA CHILE—Pope Francis issued a remarkable statement yesterday admitting to having made “grave errors” in his controversial judgement of Chile’s sex abuse scandal and inviting the victims […] Read More >
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October 9, 2015 > Staff
US Documents Show Pinochet Ordered Letelier Bombing
Top Story — Declassified U.S. documents revealed Thursday show that former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet personally ordered the 1976 assassination in Washington D.C. of an exiled Chilean diplomat, The Associated […] Read More >
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October 6, 2015 > Staff
Latin American Countries Reach Final Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership
Top Story — The United States and 11 other Pacific Rim countries, including Chile, Peru and Mexico, have agreed on the final details of the Trans-Pacific Partnership on Monday, a deal […] Read More >
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September 17, 2015 > Staff
Earthquake off Chile Coast Kills Two, Shakes Continent
Top Story — A powerful earthquake off the coast of Chile shook cities across South America on Wednesday, killing at least two people and prompting mass evacuations. The U.S. Geological […] Read More >
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May 12, 2015 > Staff
In Sweeping Move, Chilean President Appoints New Cabinet
Top Story — Chilean President Michelle Bachelet announced the replacement of five cabinet ministers and the transfer of four others on Monday — a move characterized as “sweeping” and “ […] Read More >
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May 11, 2015 > Staff
Top Guatemalan Justice Linked to Corruption Investigation
Top Story — A Guatemalan Supreme Court justice has been linked to a massive tax corruption scheme, according to recorded conversations obtained by the Associated Press, demonstrating the reach of […] Read More >
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May 8, 2015 > Staff
Chile’s Ministers Asked To Resign Amid Growing Political Crisis
Top Story — Chilean President Michelle Bachelet requested all her ministers submit resignation packages Thursday so that she could form a new cabinet in the coming days. Bachelet broadcast her […] Read More >
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April 24, 2015 > Staff
Thousands Flee Eruption of Long-Dormant Chilean Volcano
Top Story — Authorities in Chile have ordered the evacuation of at least 4,000 people after eruptions by the massive Calbuco volcano generated an ash cloud some 10 miles (six […] Read More >
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April 17, 2015 > Staff
Student Protesters Demand Education Reform in Chile
Thousands of students demonstrated in favor of education reform in Chile on Thursday — specifically free higher education — while decrying recent corruption scandals that have rocked the country . […] Read More >