Protesters clash with police outside Chile’s Congress after fishing law vote is delayed

Police tear-gassed and hurled water from cannons at protesters in front of Chile's national Congress in Valparaiso on Tuesday after a Senate commission delayed a vote on a controversial fishing law that seeks to redistribute quotas between artisanal …

Chile’s lithium boom promises jobs and money — but threatens a critical water source

This story is part of the Grist series Unearthed: The Mining Issue, which examines the global race to extract critical minerals for the clean energy transition. It was produced by Grist and co-published with El País.  In the main square of Peine, a village …

Vietnam strengthens cooperation with Chile’s Antofagasta region

Buenos Aires (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Chile Nguyen Viet Cuong has paid a working visit to Antofagasta region in northern Chile to enhance cooperation between Vietnam and the region. Antofagasta is one of the most developed areas in Chile, serving …

Denver’s best green chile: Vote now in our final bracket challenge

It’s never easy to see a heavyweight champion go down in the ring, unless, of course, you are a fan of the challenger. Our green chile bracket lost not one, but two heavyweights this week when a pair of well-known and well-loved restaurants made their mark …

Brazil and Chile’s Ministries of Agriculture Meet to Strengthen Trade Relations

In recent years, trade between Chile and Brazil has shown consistent growth. In 2024, Brazil became the top destination for Chilean sylvo-agricultural exports in South America and the seventh largest globally, with exports surpassing 704 million dollars. …

Southern Chile hit by ravaging fires

Tuesday, March 25th 2025 - 10:08 UTC A red alert has been declared, and authorities are coordinating the fire extinguishing and relief efforts Forest fires in south-central Chile have caused widespread destruction over the past few days in multiple regions …

Non-flying birds relocated from Argentina to Chile where they neared extinction

Tuesday, March 25th 2025 - 08:21 UTC Choiques are non-flying birds playing a key role in distributing seeds in their long-distance displacements Conservationist groups from Chile and Argentina have undertaken a project to transfer 15 Patagonian rheas (also …

Clashes as Chile fishermen protest over new fishing law

[ Source: BBC News ] A protest demanding better fishing quotas for artisan fishermen in Chile descended into clashes with the police on Tuesday (March 25) as the Senate is discussing a bill that is key for the sector. Unionised artisan fishers marched in …

Highlights: Chile 0-0 Ecuador in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

A hard-fought duel, despite both teams' attempts, neither managed to open the scoring and take the win on this matchday, and the points were split. 1:59 AM5 hours ago It's over! The match in Chile has come to an end. Despite both teams' …

Chile's biggest port, San Antonio, was forced to close for 30 days in 2024 due to storm surges linked to climate change