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National Hispanic Heritage Month 2014: Greatest Chilean Sports & Athletes Over the Years

Latin Post.com celebrates Chile Independence Day by honoring the most popular sports in Chile's history. The country's most distinguished athletes of all-time are mentioned here.

Chile Subway Station Bombing: 'Act of Terrorism' Leaves Nearly a Dozen Injured in Chile

Almost a dozen people were injured Monday after a bomb exploded near a Chilean subway station. Almost a dozen people were injured Monday after a bomb exploded near a Chilean subway station.

Medical Marijuana Legalization and Support: Chile to Open First Farm, Produce Cannabis Oil to Treat Cancer

On Monday, Chile's first farm dedicated to medical marijuana was approved. On Monday, Chile's first farm dedicated to medical marijuana was approved.

Julio Ponce, Son-In-Law of Former Chilean Dictator Augusto Pinochet, Fined $70 million

Julio Ponce was levied the highest-ever fine in Chile for illegal share trading One of the richest men in Chile, Julio Ponce, was been fined $70 million by the regulator of the Chilean stock exchange for illegal share trading.

Chilean Marine Comes Out to Protest Discrimination of LGBT Service Members

Chilean marine steps forward to fight against discrimination of LGBT people serving in military A Chilean soldier has come out and announced his sexuality in order to fight discrimination against gays in the military.

Chile Struck by 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake: 100,000 People Lose Power in Santiago

A strong seismic event shook Chile on Saturday, which was felt in various parts of the South American country. The earthquake is the first since a stronger earthquake earlier this year in northern Chile.

Wildlife Conservation News: Demand for 'Succulent Taste' of Helmeted Water Toad Meat Could Cause Extinction of Chile's Biggest Amphibian

According to experts, Chile's largest amphibian, the helmeted water toad, could soon be extinct.

Ricardo Izurieta Dead: Former Chilean Army Commander Dies at 71

Gen. Izurieta was appointed after Augusto Pinochet as Chilean Army commander Former Chilean Army commander Ricardo Izurieta has died at his home at the age of 71, according to a report from BBC.

Latin America News: Gang Steals $10M From Chile Airport, Marking Country's Biggest Robbery Ever, Inside Accomplices Possible

In the largest robbery in Chile's history, a gang of thieves managed to steal around $10 million from Santiago's airport in under three minutes. The highly organized crime has brought to light the security inadequacies in Chile's airports.

Palestinians in Chile Constitute the Largest Population Outside of the Arab World

Palestinian in Chile are the largest population outside the arab world dating back to the days of the Ottoman Empire

Latin America News: College Students From Chile Fight Country's Bicycle Theft Problem With New Invention

A group of college students in Chile has invented a way to help stop the bicycle theft problem in their country, a feat especially relevant as the country continues to see its biker population grow.

Chile Airport Heist 2014: Gunmen Steal $7 Million in Nation's Capital

Gang makes off with money taken from an armored truck at Santiago's airport A gang of eight -- in masks and armed with guns -- stole more than $7 million on Tuesday from an armored truck at Chile's primary airport in Santiago, the biggest heist in the country's history, the Telegraph reported.

EU to Discourage Latin America From Exporting Food to Russia

Russia put a ban on imported foods from the EU and U.S. The European Union appears set to hold talks with Latin American countries to discourage them from exporting food to Russia, according to a report from RT.

Chile and Japan Focus on Copper Mining: President Michele Bachelet Aims to Make Country 'Enormous Entryway'

During Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Latin American tour, he has strengthened ties with Chile, particularly in the mining sector.

Bolivia’s Evo Morales Calls Israel a “Terrorist State,” Israel Loses Support in Latin America

Six nations in the region have criticized Israel's actions and have recalled their ambassadors.

Military Presence Growing in Latin America

The military appears to be gaining power in a number of Latin American countries. Since Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet stepped down in March 1990 and an elected president took office, the military has taken a backseat to democratic reforms in Latin America.

Chile Cyber Day: Black Friday, Cyber Monday Spinoff Attempt Unsuccessful

More than two dozen companies participated in the first ever "Cyber Day" in Chile, which mimicked Cyber Monday -- except it was not during the normal holiday shopping season.

Morning After Pill: Sales Have Tripled Since 2010 in Chile

The country has already seen a spike in drug sales overall in the past few years, but the latest to be on the list is the sale of the morning after pill, following a law in 2010 that allowed access to minors.

Copa America 2015: Ranking the Top Contenders for Next Year's Major Tournament

The World Cup is over and will not return for another four years. In the intervening summers, fans of international soccer will have to lavish their attention on confederation tournaments such as the CONCACAF's Gold Cup or UEFA's Euro in 2016. Next summer also sees the return of the CONMEBOL's Copa America. A lot of South American countries will turn to tournament as a consolation for their big loss in Brazil this summer. Here are the top contenders to win in Chile.

2014 FIFA World Cup News: Examining Top Contenders For the 2018 World Cup in Russia

The World Cup came to an end on Sunday and now it is time to start planning for the next one in four years. One of the most interesting storylines obviously revolves on which sides will be major contenders four years from now. Here is a look at the teams that should be contending for the top prize in four years time.

Critics Target Censorship Bills Introduced in Chilean Congress

A recent bill introduced that would criminalize memes spurred critics to take a look at some other recent censorship laws and their effects on Chile.
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