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Israel to reprimand Chile for snubbing its new ambassador to Santiago

A diplomatic tussle intensified on Friday after Chile's president put off accepting the credentials of Israel's new ambassador to Santiago over the killing in the occupied West Bank of a Palestinian teenager.

Reuters

Chile fail with appeal to take Ecuador’s place at 2022 World Cup

Fifa dismissed Chile’s argument that Ecuador player Byron Castillo was actually Colombian and ineligible to play

The Independent UK

Mountain glacier in Chile's Patagonia collapses amid high temperatures

Higher temperatures and rainfall that weaken ice walls caused part of a hanging glacier to break off at a national park in Chile's Patagonia region in an event captured on video by tourists.

Reuters

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Jets young gun out to strike on international stage

"England and Chile are two massive football nations. It should be a great experience to play against some of the best talents in my age group. I'm keen to rip in."

Newcastle Herald

Chile's progressive new constitution rejected by voters after campaign marred by misinformation

Despite recently electing Chile’s most progressive president in the shape of former student protest leader Gabriel Boric, voters in the country have now rejected his most important reform. A plebiscite held on September 4 to replace the constitution imposed during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet with a progressive new one…

The Conversation

This was Chile’s ‘disaster in the making’

There are lessons from the Chilean constitutional fiasco, and wiser counsel must prevail the second time around

The Hindu

How Chile’s Constitution Revolution Missed the Mark

It’s back to the drawing board for the country—and President Gabriel Boric.

Foreign Policy

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U.S., China, And Australia Compete For Lithium To Secure Profitable Electric Car Industry

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Global revenue in the electric vehicle market is projected to exceed $384 billion in 2022, making lithium-ion batteries one of the planet’s most desired commodities – and China, Australia, and the U.S. are vying for their share.

Zenger

Chile students disrupt metro with protests in wake of constitution defeat

Chilean students protested in several subway stations in the capital on Wednesday, demanding reforms to the education system days after voters rejected a proposed constitution that had roots in student demonstrations three years ago.

Reuters

Uncertain future: On Chileans rejecting new Constitution

Chileans have rejected a new Constitution, but they still need to replace the old one

The Hindu

Chile's Boric reshuffles cabinet after constitution loss

Chile's President Gabriel Boric shook up his cabinet Tuesday in an effort to relaunch his government less than 48 hours after he was dealt a resounding blow when citizens overwhelmingly rejected a new progressive constitution he had championed.

France 24

Viral video shows Chile's Boric approached by 'superman' child during constitution speech

A video of a small child dressed in a superman costume riding his bike around Chile's President Gabriel Boric in mid-speech has gone viral.

Reuters

Chile’s president reveals changes to senior team after constitution failure

In a shattering blow to the leftist leader Gabriel Boric, 62% voted against the progressive new document on Sunday

The Guardian - US

Chile Rejects Constitution That Would Have Banned 'Job Insecurity' and Disbanded the Senate

Whether voters will approve of whatever draft the government writes next remains to be seen.

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The Independent UK

Chile's Boric shakes up cabinet after constitution loss

Chile’s President Gabriel Boric shook up his cabinet in an effort to relaunch his government less than 48 hours after he was dealt a resounding blow when citizens overwhelmingly rejected a new progressive constitution he had championed

Reuters

Chile's Boric reshapes cabinet after voters reject new constitution

Chile's President Gabriel Boric announced a major overhaul of his cabinet Tuesday after voters overwhelmingly rejected a new constitution that was key to his ambitious agenda.

The Guardian - UK

Chileans rejected the new constitution, but they still want progressive reforms

This failure is a blow and a thorny path lies ahead, but the will to replace Pinochet’s hated constitution remains strong, says author Ariel Dorfman

France 24

Too much, too fast? Why Chile’s draft constitution was roundly rejected

Chileans have overwhelmingly rejected a draft constitution that would have replaced the constitution adopted during Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship, dealing a blow to the country's youthful President Gabriel Boric.

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Ethereum: second biggest cryptocurrency to cut energy use by over 99%, but the industry still has a long way to go

Cryptocurrencies use an eye-watering amount of energy. Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, uses an estimated 78 terawatt hours of electricity each year, comparable to the power consumption of Chile.

Reuters

Chile forced back to the drawing board after new constitution scuttled

Chile will go back to the drawing board to redraft its Augusto Pinochet-era constitution after a new text got overwhelmingly rejected in a historic referendum vote on Sunday, a blow to the country's progressives, including young President Gabriel Boric.

Inverse

This “lifeless” Chilean desert harbors salty pools of microbes

The famously dry region has long been dismissed as a mostly lifeless wasteland, good for little more than mining. To these researchers, it’s a microbial gold mine worthy of protection.

Tribune News Service

7 things to do in Santiago, Chile's largest city

Santiago, Chile's capital and largest city, is home to more than one-third of the country's population. The Mapocho River runs through Santiago, and the city's main attractions are along the river.

The Independent UK

Chile looks for way forward after rejecting new constitution

Chileans overwhelming rejected a new progressive constitution to replace its dictatorship-era charter, dealing a blow to youthful President Gabriel Boric who must now hammer out deals to create another document or change the current one

Axios

Chile rejects draft constitution in blow to leftist President Boric

It would have enshrined reproductive, education, housing and Indigenous rights.

The Guardian - AU

Chile votes overwhelmingly to reject new, progressive constitution

With 96% of the ballots counted, the rejection camp has 62% and the approve team accept defeat in bid to replace Pinochet-era settlement

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