The Latest Breaking News from Chile

Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes off Tocopilla in Chile - EMSC

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck off the coast of Tocopilla in Chile on Thursday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

Reuters · Jul 28, 2022

Argentina and Chile mountain border reopens after heavy snowfall

The main mountain border pass between Chile and Argentina reopened this week after a heavy snowfall in the Andes forced it to shutter for about two weeks, stranding thousands of trucks.

Reuters · Jul 22, 2022

Chile's Codelco halts mining projects after reporting second worker death

Chile's state-owned Codelco, the world's top copper producer, said on Wednesday it was temporarily halting construction of all mining projects after reporting the death of two workers in less than a month.

Reuters · Jul 20, 2022

Chilean cowboys gather for blessing at national shrine

With the snow-covered Andes shining in the background, several dozen cowboys in woolen ponchos and families on wooden horse carts decked in Chilean and Vatican flags lined up to receive a priest’s blessing in front of the National Sanctuary of Maipú

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022

Chile upset USA in Colorado to secure first ever Rugby World Cup place

Los Cóndores down Eagles 31-29 and 52-51 on aggregate to win a thriller, leaving US with last chance in repechage

The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2022

Boric says Chile should draft new constitution if current proposal fails

Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on Friday that if a proposed new constitution is rejected in a referendum set for September, a new draft would have to be written up from scratch instead of modifying the current text.

Reuters · Jul 15, 2022

A divisive bestseller: copies of Chile's new constitution hit the streets

In cities around Chile, bookstores and street vendors are touting a new, purple book that promises – or, depending on the reader's view, threatens – to reshape society in the Andean nation.

Reuters · Jul 15, 2022

Fishermen catch giant 16ft-long sea creature considered omen of coming disaster

Oarfish have long been considered as an omen for oncoming tsunamis and earthquakes by the Japanese people and live in the Mediterranean Atlantic from California to Chile

Daily Mirror · Jul 13, 2022

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes Easter Island region -EMSC

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck the Easter Island region in the Pacific Ocean near Chile on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

Reuters · Jul 12, 2022

Leeds United interest in Ben Brereton Diaz 'understandable' according to Blackburn Rovers boss

Leeds have been linked with a move for the Blackburn and Chile striker

Leeds Live · Jul 12, 2022