chile : page 4 | Latin Post - Latin news, immigration, politics, culture

Lucia Hiriart: Widow of Chile's Dictator Augusto Pinochet Dies at 98

After years of seclusion, Lucia Hiriart, the widow of Chile's dictator president Augusto Pinochet, died at 98 on Thursday in her apartment.

Chile President Sebastián Piñera Face Impeachment After Scrutiny Over Pandora Papers Leak

Oct 13, 2021 10:04 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Chile President Sebastián Piñera faces impeachment from the opposition after he was listed on the Pandora paper leaks.

Mapuche indigenous people protest in Santiago, Chile

Chile President Declares State of Exception Over Mapuche Dissension

Oct 13, 2021 12:00 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Chile's president declares a state of exception in the other regions of the country over the government conflict with the Mapuche tribe.

Chile Police Dismantle Crime Ring Smuggling Haitian Children in U.S., Mexico

Oct 04, 2021 11:51 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Chile police forces have busted a crime ring that smuggles hundreds of children of Haitian migrants to Mexico and the United States.

Chile Soccer Players Violated Copa America COVID Protocols

Jun 20, 2021 10:24 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Chile admitted that its soccer players have violated the COVID protocols at the Copa America tournament.

Copa America: Bolivia and Chile Announces More COVID-19 Positive Football Players, Staff, Amid Tournament

Copa America 2021: Bolivia and Chile Announce More COVID-19 Positive Football Players, Staff Amid Tournament

Jun 17, 2021 08:55 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

More COVID positive patients rise, related to Copa America, as Bolivia and Chile announced cases from their team.

Ex-Military Walter Klug Rivera, a Chilean Fugitive, Arrested in Argentina

Jun 14, 2021 09:07 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Former colonel Walter Klug Rivera, responsible for deaths and disappearances during former President Augusto Pinochet Ugarte, was arrested in Argentina.

"Not the Best Place": Argentina, Chile Team Coaches Worry Over Brazil Hosting Copa America 2021

Jun 02, 2021 09:54 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Football coaches for Argentina and Chile are worried over the decision of Brazil to host Copa America 2021.

Chile Holds Vote on Body to Rewrite Dictatorship-Era Constitution

May 17, 2021 02:02 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Chile has started to vote for the 155 delegates to the Constituent Assembly to rewrite the country's dictatorship-era constitution.

Remains of Giant, Plant-Eating Dinosaur Discovered in Chile

Apr 22, 2021 06:18 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A new species of plant-eating dinosaur was discovered by scientists in Chile's Atacama Desert, near the city of Copiapó.

Drugs Labeled With Pablo Escobar's Image Seized in Chile

Mar 17, 2021 12:49 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Authorities in Chile have confiscated more than three tons of cocaine and marijuana packed in white paper stamped with the image of drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Chile's Government Gave Out Flawed Birth Control Pills Which Caused Dozens of Unplanned Pregnancies

Mar 04, 2021 11:19 PM EST By Mary Anne Webber

The government of Chile has provided hundreds of thousands of defective birth control pills to women that resulted in at least 140 unplanned pregnancies.

Chileans Vote Constitutional Referendum Amid Social Tension

Chile Celebrates Voters' Decision to Scrap Pinochet-Era Constitution

Oct 27, 2020 03:04 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Chileans voted with an overwhelming majority to rewrite their country's constitution on Sunday, replacing the principles imposed decades ago under dictator General Augusto Pinochet.

What are the Safest Countries in Latin America? Find Out Here

Jun 21, 2020 11:39 AM EDT By Dani O.

The Latin American region is known for having some of the most beautiful beaches and vibrant cultures across the globe. However, recent developments led many to wonder just how safe the region is.

Every Year, Chileans Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Cemetery | What Happened This Year?

May 11, 2020 11:00 AM EDT By Olive Marie

The general cemetery of Curico, which typically has 15,000 visitors on this special day for mothers, offered a settlement so they could still bring flowers to their dead loved ones.

Chile to Continue with Immunity Card Plans for COVID-19 Survivors Amid Some Risks

Will COVID-19 Immunity Passports Help?

Apr 28, 2020 07:40 AM EDT By Mary Quill

WHO already gave a warning that there is a risk for COVID-19 survivors to be infected for the second time. But disregarding these warnings, Chile will continue its plan to issue immunity passports to COVID-19 survivors.