Chile’s government pledged to put feminism into practice – has it delivered? President Gabriel Boric promised to initiate a feminist movement but conservative values remain strong in the country The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2023
New moonwalking spacesuits unveiled, US judge mulls abortion pill ban, and Chile culls chickens — as it happened The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened. ABC News · Mar 15, 2023
Vahe Gregorian: Believe: As ‘Ted Lasso’ returns, Jason Sudeikis is still astounded by its impact KANSAS CITY, Mo. — During a Zoom news conference last week featuring six “Ted Lasso” cast members, questions were submitted from news outlets all over the world: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, India, Italy, Japan, Spain and Switzerland. Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2023
Garin Stuns Ruud to Reach Last 16 at Indian Wells Chilean Cristian Garin's aggressive play overwhelmed Casper Ruud at Indian Wells on Sunday as the qualifier upset the third seed 6-4 7-6(2) to book a spot in the last 16. Garin pounded 27 forehand winners and fought off a second set comeback attempt to dispatch the struggling Norwegian, who has… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023
Chile's president shakes up Cabinet, replaces five ministers Chilean President Gabriel Boric has shaken up his Cabinet, replacing five of his 24 ministers on the eve of beginning his second year in power The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
Two killed in failed $32m airport heist in Santiago, Chile A security officer and a would-be robber were killed in a shootout after armed criminals breached the runway Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023
ct//Chilean President Boric’s reforms in trouble after tax setback SANTIAGO, Chile — With three years left in his term, Chilean President Gabriel Boric is already facing doubts on whether he’ll be able to advance on any key reforms after receiving a crushing blow near his first anniversary as the world’s youngest leader. Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023
An attempted airport heist of $32 million in Chile leaves 2 people dead An airport shootout in Chile's capital killed a security officer and an alleged robber. The cash, aboard a plane from Miami, was being transferred to an armored truck. WEKU · Mar 8, 2023
Chile: Attempted $32 million airport heist leaves two dead An airport shootout in Chile’s capital has killed a security officer and an alleged robber in what authorities say was an attempted heist of more than $32 million in cash aboard a plane from Miami The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
Strange Bacteria Colonies in Chile Show How Life on Mars May Be Scattered in Pockets Boosting our odds of finding traces of life depends on looking in the right tiny patch of sediment, according to a new study. Inverse · Mar 6, 2023
Meat 'could flood into Britain from countries with weaker welfare rules' under Tory deal Farmers are worried a new super-trade deal with countries including Mexico, Vietnam and Chile could lead to a massive increase in beef and pork imports from abroad Daily Mirror · Mar 5, 2023
Chile’s wine industry shouldn’t go up in flames How to support the wine growers of fire-ravaged southern Chile The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023
Chilean circus has fought LGBTQ discrimination for 54 years The transformation begins as night falls on this semi-desert esplanade on the outskirts of Chile’s capital, with Arturo, Alejandro and René applying makeup and donning wigs, feathers and sequins to become “Verónica Power,” Älexandra” and “The Crazy Purse Woman.” The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
British man, 67, ‘found dead by roadside in Chile’ He had suffered a head injury, according to a local news outlet Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2023 Raise a toast to Fairtrade Fortnight’s ethical wines It may not change the world, but it’s a sip in the right direction says David Williams
Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023 Tony the Tiger: Geoff’s cunning plan to rescue a sad and lonely motorcycle In 2006, Geoff rode a Triumph Tiger 955i the 16,500 miles of the Pan-American Highway from Chile to Alaska, then had to hand it over to the local dealer in an emotional farewell. Now he’s on a mission to bring it home. Watch this space...
Reuters · Feb 23, 2023 Trial of Chilean accused of murdering Japanese ex-girlfriend is postponed The appeal trial in France of a Chilean man found guilty of murdering his Japanese ex-girlfriend in 2016 was postponed to an unspecified date after the accused changed lawyers, the presiding judge said in court.
Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023 England discover last World Cup group stage opponents as Haiti make history Haiti beat Chile 2-1 to earn a place in Group D alongside the Lionesses, Denmark and China at this summer's World Cup as Sarina Wiegman targets glory following the Euros success
Reuters · Feb 21, 2023 Trial of Chilean accused of murdering Japanese ex-girlfriend pushed to Thursday The appeal trial in France of a Chilean man found guilty of murdering his Japanese ex-girlfriend in 2016 was pushed to Thursday, as the accused sought a change in lawyer.
Reuters · Feb 18, 2023 Wildfires in Chile raise 'great concern', says minister New and reactivated wildfires in south-central Chile are causing great concern in populated areas, the country's Interior Ministry Carolina Toha said on Saturday, as some have destroyed buildings and left at least three people severely injured.
ABC News · Feb 16, 2023 Australia's housing, inflation crises lead grandmother to flee to South America, and she's not sure if she'll return Mabel Stephens feels like the world's upside down. The 65-year-old grandmother says the cost-of-living crisis and an incredibly tight rental market forced her to leave the country.
Reuters · Feb 16, 2023 Was the poet poisoned? Chile awaits new report on Neruda’s death A third inquiry into the death of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda 50 years ago could shed new light on whether he was poisoned by political enemies, as alleged by some of his family.
WEKU · Feb 15, 2023 Famous poet Pablo Neruda was poisoned after a coup, according to a new report His nephew says scientists found high levels of the bacterium that can cause botulism poisoning. He says it proves that his uncle was injected with the poison at a hospital immediately after the coup.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023 Experts found Chilean poet Pablo Neruda was poisoned, his nephew says Forensic experts plan to release a report Wednesday. The official position has been that Pablo Neruda died of prostate cancer, but his driver has said he was poisoned.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023 Forensic study finds Chilean poet Pablo Neruda was poisoned The toxin clostridium botulinum was in his body when he died in 1973, days after Chile’s military coup