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In 1993, Chile adopted an Indigenous Law that enabled land restitution; by 2023 more than 510,000 acres had been returned to Mapuche communities, but native forest cover had barely changed

Since 1993, over 510,000 acres have been returned to Mapuche communities in Chile under the Indigenous Law. A study revealed minimal changes in forest cover on the restituted lands. It observed a decline in commercial plantations and a slight rise in agricultural pastures, emphasizing the importance of traditional economic practices…

The Times of India

Chile moves hundreds of inmates to a new prison as President Kast ramps up security push

The Chilean government has transferred nearly 300 of the country’s most dangerous inmates to a new maximum-security prison, as conservative President José Antonio Kast seeks to regain momentum on his key campaign pledge to combat organized crime

The Independent UK

India Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal to visit Chile this month to review CEPA talks: Official

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Chile this month for trade talks. India and Chile are negotiating to expand their existing trade agreement. This new pact aims to cover digital services and critical minerals. Chile is India's fifth-largest trading partner in the Latin American region. India also pursues trade agreements…

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Earlier this year, researchers analyzed ancient Chilean mummies for traces of smallpox DNA. The evidence produced the first direct molecular proof that European colonists brought the deadly virus to the Americas

Smallpox DNA discovery: Ancient DNA from Chilean mummies offers direct evidence of European smallpox introduction. This discovery supports long-held theories about the disease's impact on Indigenous communities. Researchers found smallpox DNA in remains from the early Spanish colonial period.

The Economic Times

Coal India weighs acquiring Wealth Minerals unit with Chile lithium assets

Coal India is exploring acquiring a Chilean unit of Wealth Minerals. This move aims to secure vital lithium resources for electric vehicle batteries. The companies jointly applied for a lithium extraction license in Chile. Acquisition decisions will follow the license approval process. India seeks to reduce reliance on China-dominated mineral…

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Hindustan Copper eyes Chile mines, plans concentrate sales to Hindalco, Adani

Hindustan Copper plans to sell copper concentrate from acquired mines to Hindalco and Adani. The company is also discussing a joint venture with Chile's Codelco for mining operations. India's mines secretary confirmed discussions for four copper mining blocks from Codelco. Due diligence is ongoing for a potential joint venture with…

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Who Was Behind the Burglaries at Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' Homes? Report Links Thefts to South American Crime Ring

US authorities are pursuing extradition of two Chilean nationals linked to burglaries at NFL stars' homes, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, as part of a South American crime ring investigation.

International Business Times UK

SpaceX rocket crashes into Moon: Plume erupts, leaving a hole on lunar surface; Elon Musk shares impact video. Watch

A 4,000-kg SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashed into the moon near crater Einstein after drifting through space since a January 2025 lunar mission. The impact produced a brief flash and a cloud containing sodium and lithium signatures detected by the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope in Chile.

The Economic Times

USMNT’s First Post-World Cup Opponents—Ranked

Mauricio Pochettino enters his new contract with four home matches in September and October.

Sports Illustrated

How people in Chile's Atacama Desert evolved to survive drinking arsenic-poisoned water

For most of human history, a water source containing high concentrations of arsenic would have been considered deadly. Long-term exposure to the toxic metal is linked to cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurological disorders. Yet for thousands of years, people living in Chile's Atacama Desert have relied on groundwater containing…

The Times of India

Cape Verde World Cup Hero Vozinha Receives Rock Star Welcome in Chile as Colo-Colo Transfer Becomes Official

Just weeks after captivating football fans during Cape Verde's historic FIFA World Cup run, goalkeeper Vozinha was welcomed to Chile like a superstar. Hundreds of Colo-Colo supporters gathered Sunday at Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, chanting the veteran goalkeeper's nickname as he emerged from the arrivals terminal to complete…

Latin Times

Hundreds flee Ethiopia's Tigray after fighting flares near border with Sudan

In tonight's edition: Hundreds of people run from the most serious fighting to break out in Tigray since 2022, with many heading to Sudan despite the conflict there. Also, Nigeria is still probing links that Mexican drug cartels may have to Africa's top economy. Plus Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper ⁠Vozinha…

France 24

Scientists studying 500-year-old Chilean mummies have uncovered the first DNA evidence of smallpox in the Americas

Ancient DNA from Chilean mummies confirms smallpox arrival during early colonization. This discovery provides direct evidence of the virus's presence and evolutionary path. The recovered genomes represent an extinct smallpox lineage, distinct from modern strains. This genetic data helps fill gaps left by historical colonial accounts. The findings offer new…

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In 2003, scientists found Chile's Atacama desert so dry it had no detectable DNA. Now it's helping prepare for Mars missions

Chile's Atacama Desert serves as Earth's closest Mars analogue due to its extreme dryness. This arid environment, with minimal rainfall and biological activity, aids planetary research. Scientists study its soil chemistry and extreme conditions to prepare for Mars missions. Discoveries there have refined strategies for detecting life on the Red…

Euronews

Ancient mummy DNA in Chile shows that colonisation brought smallpox to the Americas

Analysis of DNA from Chilean mummies has revealed the earliest known genome of the smallpox virus recovered from the Americas.

LiveScience

500-year-old Inca mummies prove that European colonists brought devastating smallpox to the Americas

Ancient DNA from Chilean mummies is the first ever molecular evidence that European colonizers brought smallpox to the Americas, decimating Indigenous populations.

The Times of India

A former The North Face founder's historic land donation turned Patagonia's wilderness into one of the world's largest national parks

In 1991, American businessman Douglas Tompkins, who had co-founded the outdoor clothing companies The North Face and Esprit, bought a semi-abandoned plot of land in the Renihue River Valley in southern Chile, drawn by the region's ancient, untouched temperate rainforest. What began as a personal effort to protect one threatened…

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The clothing mountain visible from space: How 60,000 tonnes of discarded clothes ended up in Chile’s Atacama Desert

In Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, a massive mountain of discarded clothing has become a striking symbol of the global fast fashion crisis. Outside the northern city of Alto Hospicio, thousands of tonnes of unwanted garments from around the world now cover the desert landscape.…

The Economic Times

In 1992, Douglas Tompkins began buying Chilean wilderness; decades later, much of it became the 994,000-acre Pumalín National Park, larger than Yosemite

Douglas Tompkins bought vast tracts of land in Chile for conservation. He created Pumalín National Park, a reserve larger than Yosemite. Locals initially viewed his land purchases with suspicion and controversy. After his death, his wife continued the conservation efforts and finalized the park. Pumalín National Park is now open…

The Independent UK

A fugitive colonel is finally jailed in Chilean Víctor Jara's murder case, decades after the crime

Chilean police have arrested a retired military colonel for the killing of singer-songwriter Víctor Jara over 50 years ago

The Guardian - UK

Pinochet-era soldier jailed for killing folk singer Víctor Jara 53 years ago

Nelson Haase Mazzei was sentenced for murdering Jara in 2023, but fled from authorities in Chile

The Economic Times

Race for UN's top job begins: Meet the candidates vying to succeed António Guterres

Seven candidates are competing to lead the United Nations after António Guterres. Experienced diplomats and former leaders offer distinct visions for the global body. Rafael Grossi and Rebeca Grynspan are considered early frontrunners in this race. Macky Sall and María Fernanda Espinosa advocate for significant institutional reforms. The Security Council…

Medical Daily

A State Health Department Found This Outbreak First: How Florida's Cluster Detection Triggered a National Recall

Florida's health department spotted an E. coli cluster, interviews pointed to Publix blueberries, and a Chilean supplier recalled. How detection works.

The Independent UK

Days disrupted: Across the world, Iran war's effects trickle into everyday life one human at a time

Across seven countries, seven people woke up to days that no longer looked the way they once did

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