CHILE

Chilean parliamentarians condemn invasion of Venezuela

Published on: January 4, 2026
06:39

Santiago, Chile, Jan 4 (Prensa Latina) Chilean parliamentarians condemned the United States' aggression against Venezuela and the kidnapping of its President Nicolas Maduro, in what they described as a violation of sovereignty and international law.

Historic ruling eliminates benefits for repressors in Chile

Published on: January 3, 2026
08:21

Santiago, Chile, Jan 3 (Prensa Latina) In a landmark decision, Chile's Supreme Court this week overturned the statute of limitations, a mechanism that allowed for reduced sentences for those convicted of human rights violations during the dictatorship.

Chile: Communists condemn UD blockade on Cuba and aggressions

Published on: January 2, 2026
09:42

Santiago de Chile, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Communist Party of Chile (PCCh), Lautaro Carmona, condemned the blockade against Cuba and the military aggressions by the United States in the region, and called to maintain Latin America as a Zone of Peace.

Chile declares Aculeo Lagoon as its 141st urban wetland

Published on: December 27, 2025
08:25

Santiago, Chile, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean Ministry of the Environment declared Aculeo Lagoon as its 141st urban wetland.

Chilean lawmakers slam granting president power to dissolve Congress

Published on: December 19, 2025
11:07

Santiago, Chile, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Chilean lawmakers warned of a bill currently being debated in the Lower House that would allow the President of the Republic to dissolve the National Congress and govern by decree.

Palestinian community in Chile rejects Kast-Netanyahu talk

Published on: December 17, 2025
08:15

Santiago, Chile, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Community in Chile expressed its deep concern regarding reports circulating about a possible telephone conversation between President-elect Jose Antonio Kast and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

ECLAC will update GDP projections for 2025 and 2026

Published on: December 16, 2025
08:35

Santiago, Chile, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will update its projections for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the region for 2025 and 2026.

Communists in Chile call for unity to defend social gains

Published on: December 15, 2025
12:37

Santiago, Chile, Dec. 15 (Prensa Latina) The Communist Party of Chile (PCCh) called for strengthening the broadest unity of left-wing and progressive forces to defend the country's existing social achievements.

Chile shifts to far right

Published on: December 15, 2025
10:22

Santiago, Chile, Dec 15 (Prensa Latina) With a hardline speech against crime and immigration, Chile's far-right candidate, Jose Antonio Kast, won the presidential elections by a wide margin against his rival, Jeannette Jara.

Panamanian government congratulates president-elect in Chile

Published on: December 15, 2025
10:17

Panama City, Dec 15 (Prensa Latina) The Panamanian government congratulated far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast on his victory in the second round of the Chilean presidential elections.

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