CHILE

Pre-trial detention of former Chilean mayor Daniel Jadue revoked

Published on: September 2, 2024
16:29

Santiago, Chile, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The Third Court of Guarantee of Santiago today revoked the preventive detention against the former mayor and former presidential candidate Daniel Jadue, thus rendering void a precautionary measure considered here as unjust and disproportionate.

Distrust in Chilean judiciary grows after scandal

Published on: September 2, 2024
08:02

Santiago de Chile, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) A large majority of Chileans consider that the judiciary is neither impartial nor reliable, according to a survey carried out by the Plaza Pública Cadem firm following the corruption scandal known as the Audios Case.

Chile pays tribute to the victims of forced disappearances (+Photos)

Published on: August 30, 2024
07:53

Santiago de Chile, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) – Chilean authorities, humanitarian organizations, and memory sites will commemorate the International Day of Forced Disappearances with various events to honor the victims of the dictatorship.

Over 2.5 million patients reported on waiting lists in Chile

Published on: August 29, 2024
09:34

Santiago, Chile, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) More than 2.5 million patients are currently on waiting lists in Chile to see a specialist in the public system, the Health Ministry informed.

Debate in Chile on Fidel Castro’s legacy to the youths

Published on: August 28, 2024
09:50

Santiago, Chile, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Convened by the Communist Youth of Chile and the Movement in Solidarity with Cuba, a debate was held in this capital on the validity of Fidel Castro's thought nowadays, on his 98th birthday, August 13, 1926.

India and Chile will hold second joint commission

Published on: August 28, 2024
08:04

New Delhi, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) India and Chile will hold the second joint commission headed by Foreign Ministers Subrahmanyan Jaishankar and Alberto van Klaveren, who arrived on Tuesday on an official visit from Vietnam.

Insecurity continues to be the main concern for Chileans

Published on: August 26, 2024
08:08

Santiago de Chile, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) A survey conducted in CHile shows that 70 percent of Chileans consider that the fight against crime should be the number one priority for the Government.

Chilean observers demand respect for Venezuelan sovereignty

Published on: August 23, 2024
15:37

Santiago, Chile, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Chilean observers at the July 28th Venezuelan elections rejected on Friday the statements made by President Gabriel Boric about that country’s polls, an act they deemed as meddling in the internal affairs of another nation.

Chile announces new electricity rate hike

Published on: August 22, 2024
15:48

Santiago, Chile, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The National Energy Commission (CNE) of Chile announced today that a new increase in electricity bills will come into effect starting October, which will bear a heavier impact on lower and middle power consumers.

Hearing continues in Chile against accused of financial crimes

Published on: August 22, 2024
07:45

Santiago de Chile, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean justice system continues the hearing to present charges against criminal lawyer Luis Hermosilla and two of his collaborators, who were accused by the prosecutor's office of money laundering, bribery and crimes against the treasury.

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