The Latest Breaking News from Santiago

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 Guardian - UK · Jul 27

20YO Man Disappeared Until A Boy Noticed A Stray Dog Carrying Something That Revealed His Horrific Fate

Hans Pozo disappeared without anyone reporting him missing. Days later, a stray dog’s discovery exposed a crime that forced Chile to confront how invisible its poorest citizens could become.

Bored Panda · Jul 24

I walked 90 miles of the Camino de Santiago with this hiking backpack – it never let me down

After two weeks in Spain with only the Osprey Mira on my back, it became the perfect organizational appendage

The Guardian - US · Jul 13

Thursday news quiz: station to station, and doing the locomotive after Ted Lasso

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · May 14

Amazon's Chile data center moves ahead after residents lose environmental challenge

Residents near Santiago, Chile, are concerned about a new Amazon data center. They fear its impact on a cherished local hill and potential power line construction. Despite their opposition, authorities have permitted the data center to proceed. Amazon states its facility will be resource-efficient. Chile is becoming a hub for…

The Economic Times · May 10

‘The US is no longer the go-to place’: How Korean culture is taking Latin America by storm

Everything Korean – from K-pop and skincare to food and clothing – is no longer a niche interest in Chile, Mexico and Brazil

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2

World Cup wobbles as Hockeyroos shocked by Chile

The battling Hockeyroos have left themselves little room for error at Chile's World Cup qualification tournament after a shock loss to the hosts in Santiago.

AAP · Mar 4

How Can Potential Collision Rates Impact the Adoption of Electric Buses?

Electric buses (e-buses) represent a turning point in sustainable urban transport. Cities across the world, from Los Angeles to Santiago, are embracing them as part of their zero-emission transit programs. But as with any new technology, challenges arise. One of the most pressing concerns is how potential collision rates could…

Latin Times · Feb 27

Footage shows highway swallowed by gas cloud after Chile truck explosion — watch

A liquefied gas truck explosion on a highway in Santiago, Chile, resulted in at least four fatalities and 17 injuries. The blast, which occurred in the Renca district, sent a large gas cloud across the highway and damaged numerous vehicles. President Gabriel Boric confirmed government teams are assisting affected populations…

The Times of India · Feb 21

Footage shows gas cloud engulfing Chile highway after tanker explosion

A truck carrying liquified gas exploded on a highway in Santiago, Chile, killing four people and injuring 17 on Thursday (19 February).

The Independent UK · Feb 20