February, 2020 - Santiago Times

Trump confirms first Coronavirus death in U.S.

February 29, 2020 Web Desk

WASHINGTON – A woman has died from coronavirus in Washington, making it the first reported death in the United States. President Donald Trump said the patient who died was a woman in her late 50s […]

U.S. signs peace deal with Taliban to end Afghan war

February 29, 2020 Web Desk

DOHA – The United States and the Taliban have signed a historic agreement to end an 18-year war in Afghanistan. The deal aims to bring US soldiers home after almost two decades of bloody fighting. […]

Chilean Comptroller Issues New Guidelines for Investigating Sick Leave Misuse in Public Sector

National

June 3, 2025

The Chilean Comptroller General’s Office (CGR) has issued detailed instructions for investigating public officials suspected of abusing sick leave, amid a widening scandal involving potential administrative misconduct. In a directive released Monday, the CGR outlined [...]

Canadian Life and Health Insurers Hit Record $128 Billion in Payouts Amid Soaring Demand

Business

June 3, 2025

Coverage reaches nearly 30 million Canadians as industry sees double-digit surge in claims and contributions Canada’s life and health insurance sector delivered a record-breaking $128 billion in benefits in 2023, marking a 13% increase from [...]

Latin America

China Grants Visa-Free Entry to Five Latin American Countries in Landmark Policy Shift

June 3, 2025

Policy seen as strategic move to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties with the region China has begun offering visa-free entry to citizens of five Latin American countries for the first time, in a move [...]

Sports

Messi Returns to Argentina Squad Ahead of World Cup Qualifier Against Chile

June 3, 2025

Lionel Messi has rejoined Argentina’s national team ahead of its upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, marking his return to international duty after a seven-month hiatus. The 37-year-old forward arrived at the national training facility [...]

Politics

Falkland’s Legislative Assembly Celebrates Overseas Territories Day

June 2, 2025

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly joined fellow British Overseas Territories in celebrating Overseas Territories Day on 2 June 2025, highlighting the strength, diversity, and common values that unite the UK’s territories across the globe. In [...]

Business

Bolivian Energy Minister Apologizes for Fuel Delays as Weather Disrupts Supply Chain

May 31, 2025

Bolivia’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Alejandro Gallardo, issued a public apology on Friday for ongoing delays in fuel deliveries caused by severe weather conditions along the Chilean coast, which have stalled the unloading of [...]

Latin America

U.S. Issues Security Alert for Travelers to Brazil Amid Crime Concerns

May 31, 2025

The U.S. Embassy in Brazil has issued a heightened security advisory urging American citizens to exercise increased caution when traveling throughout the country, citing high levels of violent crime, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and assault. [...]

Lifestyle

France Announces Ban on Smoking on Beaches and Other Open Spaces

May 30, 2025

France will implement a nationwide smoking ban in public places frequented by children, effective July 1, 2025, Health and Family Minister Catherine Vautrin announced Friday, ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Saturday. In South [...]

Featured

Chile getting ready to celebrate Chinese Spring Festival

January 9, 2017

Chile has begun to prepare for celebration of the Chinese Spring Festival, for the seventh year in the city of Vina del Mar and the first time in the capital, Santiago. The cultural program, organized […]

Featured

Pope Francis meets Chile sex abuse victims; ‘cries with them’

January 17, 2018

SANTIAGO – Pope Francis publicly expressed “pain and shame” on Tuesday over the rape and molestation of children by priests in Chile and later listened, prayed and cried at a private meeting with victims. Vatican […]

Sports

Chile’s Jarry loses Brasil Open to Italy’s Fognini

March 6, 2018

SAO PAULO – Italy’s Fabio Fognini beat Chilean Nicolas Jarry 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday to win the Brasil Open for the first time. The final of the clay tournament in Sao Paulo was the […]

Blogs

Too Deep in the South China Sea

August 30, 2017

The South China Sea is yet another vortex Chilean foreign policy will have to tackle. The area had been the object of desire of ancient China already, as it connects wealthy Asian markets and contains […]

Business

Fruittrade to convene in Santiago

November 2, 2016

Education and networking will highlight the Nov. 9-10 Produce Marketing Association’s Fruittrade Latin America event in Santiago, Chile. “The resources at PMA Fruittrade Latin America help attendees build connections to buyers and trends in promising […]