Her disappearance came after she had received repeated threats from a lumber businessman. On Monday, Chilean social, territorial and humanitarian organizations held demonstrations demanding that President Gabriel Boric’s government accelerate investigations into the disappearance of Mapuche leader Julia Chuñil. RELATED: Bedouins and Mapuches: One Fight for Land and Identity This 73-year-old woman, who was president […]

Approximately 200 people participated this Saturday in Valparaíso, about 120 kilometers northwest of the capital, in a march for Palestine to symbolically accompany the ‘Global March to Gaza.’ RELATED: Israel’s Ban on International Journalists in Gaza Sparks UN Outcry Over Media Blackout The Global March to Gaza, on June 15 will bring together activists from […]

At 1:15 p.m. local time (1715 GMT), a magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit Chile’s Atacama region, with the epicenter located 54 kilometers south of Diego de Almagro and nearly 950 kilometers north of the capital, Santiago, according to the University of Chile’s National Seismological Center. The quake originated at a depth of 65 kilometers and was […]

The Fourth China-CELAC Ministerial Meeting has ushered in a new era of comprehensive cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean nations, establishing an ambitious framework for partnership across multiple strategic sectors. This enhanced collaboration, built on principles of mutual respect and shared development, represents a significant evolution in South-South cooperation and offers a model […]

The Moai statues of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile, have captivated the world since Dutch explorers first arrived on Easter Sunday in 1722. Even by the late 19th century, French traveler Pierre Loti described them as “colossal heads emerging from the earth,” remnants of a lost civilization watching over visitors from the past. Despite centuries […]

The chile pepper, a fundamental ingredient in Mexican gastronomy, continues to dominate traditional and modern culinary creations, cementing its status as the “king of Mexican cuisine.” Diversity of Chiles and Regional Identity Mexico boasts 64 native varieties, each contributing distinct flavors, aromas, and heat levels to traditional dishes. Among the most prestigious varieties are: Cultural […]

The Boric administration has shown passivity and sluggishness in the investigation of this case. On Thursday, social activists held protests demanding concrete action from the Chilean state in the case of Julia Chuñil Catricura, a Mapuche land defender and president of the Putreguel community in the Los Rios Region, who disappeared six months ago. RELATED: […]

Chilean authorities declared a yellow alert on Tuesday for Melipilla province, near Santiago, due to a spreading wildfire that has raised concerns in the region. Related: Chile Declares Red Alert for Forest Fires in Several Communes The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) confirmed it is monitoring the situation, while local officials have taken […]

The protest aims to express Chileans’ discontent and push for real development that benefits the entire population. On Thursday, the Central Unitary Workers’ Union (CUT) will hold a nationwide demonstration to demand better working conditions and an improved quality of life for the population. RELATED: Chile Releases Telesur Producer After Arbitrary Arrest During Student March […]

Chilean officials are baselessly attempting to link Venezuela to the death of former military officer Ojeda. On Friday, the Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry strongly rejected claims made by senior Chilean officials seeking to discredit Venezuela through baseless slander. RELATED: Venezuela Denounces Criminalization of Migrants at UN Human Rights Council Previously, Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van […]