CHILE

Chilean teachers continue protest for improvements in the sector

Published on: October 7, 2024
09:10

Santiago de Chile, Oct 7 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of the Chilean Teachers' Association continue their three-day march from the capital to the city of Valparaiso, where the National Congress is located, to demand urgent improvements in education.

Chilean court sentenced repressors for crimes against humanity

Published on: October 4, 2024
08:10

Santiago de Chile, Oct 4 (Prensa Latina) The Supreme Court of Chile convicted another five former agents of the dictatorship (1973-1990) guilty of murdering two militants of the Revolutionary Left Movement in 1989.

Chilean Carabineros’ top officers on trial for human rights violation

Published on: October 3, 2024
08:05

Santiago de Chile, Oct 3 (Prensa Latina) Five years after the social uprising in Chile, the top officers of the Carabineros are facing charges for human rights violations committed against the civilian population, during the social protests of October 2019, which were violently repressed by law enforcement.

Chilean musician’s symphony to be premiered in Cuba

Published on: October 2, 2024
17:05

Santiago, Chile, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) “Fénix (Phoenix)”, a symphonic piece by Chilean musician Cristian Lazo Remedi, is one of the five musical works awarded by Ibermúsicas that will be premiered by the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba, its composer confirmed on Wednesday.

Insecurity is the main concern in Chile, poll reveals

Published on: October 2, 2024
15:24

Santiago, Chile, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) Crime, hold-ups and robberies are the main problems the Chilean Government shuls try to solve, according to the bimonthly poll from the Center for Public Studies (CEP), published here on Wednesday.

Former head of Chilean police is accused of human rights violations

Published on: October 1, 2024
07:21

Santiago de Chile, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) General Ricardo Yáñez, former director of the Chilean Carabineros, will be charged for his responsibility in human rights violations committed during the 2019 social unrest.

The blockade is an act of war against Cuba, Chilean doctor denounces

Published on: September 30, 2024
10:42

Santiago de Chile, Sep 30 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Coordination of Solidarity with Cuba in Chile, Carlos Lagos, described as a war the blockade of the United States against the Caribbean country, which affects all sectors, including health.

Chile’s budget for 2025 emphasizes combating insecurity

Published on: September 30, 2024
07:38

Santiago de Chile, Sep 30 (Prensa Latina) President of Chile Gabriel Boric announced the draft budget for 2025, which will grow by 2.7 percent compared to this year and will place emphasis on guaranteeing social and public security.

Journalists in Chile are called to a day of debates on Palestine

Published on: September 26, 2024
10:27

Santiago de Chile, Sep 26 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean College of Journalists has called for a day of reflection today on media coverage in Palestine, after almost a year of Israeli bombings that has left more than 41,500 deaths.

Bolivia ratifies its right of access to the sea at the United Nations

Published on: September 26, 2024
10:23

United Nations, Sep 26 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia is today asserting before the international community its right to the sea and its willingness to dialogue with Chile in this regard, Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa said, speaking at the United Nations General Assembly.

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