Tag: Gabriel Boric
President Boric Rejects U.S. Sanctions Against Chilean Officials
Chile’s President Gabriel Boric rejected the unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States Department of State against three Chilean officials and reaffirmed that “sovereignty must be respected.” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had announced visa restrictions on three officials from the Chilean government, whose names were not officially disclosed. Washington alleged that those designated […]
February 21, 2026
Chile on Red Alert for Risk of Forest Fires
Temperatures have reached 96.8 °F in Santiago, exceeding historical averages. On Wednesday, the Chilean National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) reported that the country is closing 2025 with a record-breaking heat wave in its central region, which set a red alert for extreme risk of forest fires. RELATED: COP30 Seeks to Advance Climate Finance […]
December 31, 2025
Chile’s Presidential Contenders Close Campaigns with Starkly Different Messages
Chile’s leading presidential candidates Jeannette Jara and José Antonio Kast closed their campaigns with opposing visions on security, inequality, and the country’s future ahead of the November 16 election.