The Latest Breaking News from Chile

Joaquin Niemann survives early stumble and late scare for wire-to-wire victory

The Chilean took the Genesis Invitational by two shots from Collin Morikawa and Cameron Young.

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2022

Rescued condors spread their wings in Chilean Andes

PARQUE NACIONAL PATAGONIA, Chile: Pumalin and Liquine, two juvenile condors rescued from certain death, have been released back into the wild in a much-needed boost for a dwindling species emblematic of the Chilean Andes.

Bangkok Post · Feb 18, 2022

A Chilean indigenous language vanishes as last native speaker dies

An indigenous language from South America's extreme south has all but vanished after the death of its last living speaker and guardian of its ancestral culture.

Reuters · Feb 17, 2022

‘We need politicians and experts’: how Chile is putting the climate crisis first

President Gabriel Boric has brought renowned climate scientist Maisa Rojas into government to help ensure a greener future

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2022

The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 5 February 2022

This week we visit South America — a continent on the precipice of swift change. In Brazil, protests and political music are alive as Bolsonaro faces a resurgent Lula. In Chile, a female-led cabinet is about to guide the country through the process of writing an entirely new constitution.

inkl Originals · Feb 5, 2022

Far Out: World’s Biggest Telescope Back On Track After COVID Snags

Astronomers say the Extremely Large Telescope is so powerful it could find water forming on baby planets around distant stars.

Zenger · Feb 4, 2022

Argentina dents Colombia’s chances; Chile survives

South Korea punches its ticket to Qatar with a win over Syria; Japan stays on course

The Hindu · Feb 2, 2022

Argentina Puts Colombia Farther from World Cup Spot, Chile Survives

Colombia will need a miracle to play in the next World Cup after its 1-0 loss to Argentina in South American qualifying on Tuesday. Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal of the match in Cordoba in the 29th minute after he was left alone in the penalty box by two…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2022

Four Telescopes Observe Universe to Detect Dangerous Asteroids

The state-of-the-art asteroid alert system operated by the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy (IfA) can now scan the entire dark sky every 24 hours for dangerous bodies that could plummet toward Earth. The NASA-funded system has expanded its reach with two additional telescopes in South Africa and Chile. Named…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 1, 2022

Chile anti-migrant protesters destroy camps in tense north

Chilean protesters marched against immigration and crime in the Andean country's far north on Sunday, with some violent factions destroying belongings from migrant camps in the streets amid growing tension in the region over border controls.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2022