Tag: <span>Chile</span>
February 23, 2015 > Staff
Espionage Allegations Threaten Relations Between Peru and Chile
Top Story — The diplomatic crisis between Peru and Chile over a suspected spying plot intensified over the weekend as Peruvian President Ollanta Humala sent a strongly worded letter to […] Read More >
October 21, 2014 > Staff
Pinochet Bodyguard and Ex-Mayor Arrested in Santiago
Top Story — Chilean authorities have arrested a former aide to Gen. Augusto Pinochet, accusing him of committing various atrocities under the 1973-1990 military dictatorship. A judge on Monday ordered […] Read More >
October 8, 2014 > Staff
Chile Supreme Court Orders Halt to Mining Project
Top Story – Chile’s Supreme Court has blocked the development of a gold and copper mine following an appeal by the Diaguita indigenous community. The court’s decision overturned a lower […] Read More >
May 17, 2012 > Juan Pedro Catepillan Tecay
Chile Commemorates International Day Against Homophobia
SANTIAGO, CHILE — Thousands of attendees enlivened the twelfth consecutive celebration of “Diverse Chile: Cultural Demonstration for Diversity and Against Discrimination” in Santiago’s Plaza de Armas on Saturday, May 12. […] Read More >
April 25, 2012 > Staff
Chilean Government Orders Pinochet’s Will Opened
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Chilean government will unseal the last will and testament of deceased dictator Augusto Pinochet on Wednesday in an effort to determine the size of […] Read More >
April 5, 2012 > Staff
Chile Passes Anti-Discrimination Law After Gay Man’s Murder
Today in Latin America Top Story — In a narrow 58-56 vote, Chile’s House of Deputies on Wednesday approved a long-awaited anti-discrimination law that was introduced seven years ago. Chileans […] Read More >
March 29, 2012 > Staff
Chilean Man Dies After Anti-Gay Beating As Chile Debates Anti-Discrimination Law
Today in Latin America Top Story — Daniel Zamudio, the 24 year-old Chilean man who was attacked and brutally beaten by suspected Neo-Nazis, died of his wounds on Tuesday night […] Read More >
March 19, 2012 > Staff
Venezuela: Police Killing Of Chilean Diplomat’s Daughter Causes Outcry
Today in Latin America Top Story — Twelve Venezuelan police officers are being investigated in the Saturday shooting death of Karen Berendique, the nineteen year-old daughter of the Chilean consul in […] Read More >
March 8, 2012 > Staff
Chile: Attack On Gay Man Highlights Debate On Anti-Discrimination Law
Today in Latin America Top Story — Chilean Interior Minister Rodrigo Hinzpeter said Chile should hurry along anti-discrimination and hate crime legislation after 24 year-old Daniel Zamudio, a young gay man, was […] Read More >
January 17, 2012 > Staff
Chile: Jailed Mapuche Leaders Ready to Confront State
Today in Latin America Top Story — Indigenous Mapuche activists jailed in the southern Chilean region of Araucania said Monday that they were prepared for a confrontation with the government in […] Read More >