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    Month: July 2020

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    Piñera enacts law limiting reelection of Chilean legislators, councilors and governors

    July 4, 2020 Web Desk

    SANTIAGO – Chilean President Sebastián Piñera promulgated a constitutional reform on Friday that sets limits on the re-election of parliamentarians, mayors (mayors), councilors and local governors, after 14 years of discussion in Congress. This new […]

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    Chile exceeds 6,100 deaths; total Covid-19 cases soar to 291,847

    July 4, 2020 Web Desk

    Ross Brown/The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – Chile has exceeded 6,190 deaths from coronavirus and recorded a spike in daily infections by reporting more than 3,750 new patients, according to the latest government balance on […]

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    Mexico overtakes Spain and now has the world’s sixth deadliest Covid-19 outbreak

    July 2, 2020 Web Desk

    MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s Covid-19 deaths rose by 741 to reach 28,510, leading the country to overtake Spain and have the world’s sixth deadliest outbreak, according to data released by the Health Ministry on Wednesday […]

    World

    New flu virus found in Chinese pigs with a potential of a “pandemic”

    July 1, 2020 Web Desk

    BEIJING – A new flu virus found in Chinese pigs has become more infectious to humans and needs to be watched closely in case it becomes a potential “pandemic virus”, a study said, although experts […]

    Business

    Oklahoma shale pioneer Chesapeake Energy files for Chapter 11 protection

    July 1, 2020 Web Desk

    OKLAHOMA CITY – Chesapeake Energy Corp filed for Chapter 11 over the weekend, becoming the largest U.S. oil and gas producer to seek bankruptcy protection in recent years as it bowed to heavy debts and […]

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    Managing an Epidemic Within a Pandemic

    July 1, 2020 Web Desk

    By Devika Agarwal While COVID-19 has made the headlines every day over the past two months, services for tuberculosis (TB), one of the oldest diseases in the world, have been interrupted due to the lockdown. According to the […]

    Featured

    Chile announces cuts in government salaries

    July 1, 2020 Web Desk

    Marcelo Montecinos/The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – The government of Chile has cut the salaries of 693 of its members. The cuts ranged from 1% to 25%. President Sebastian Piñera got off with a 10% […]

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    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 [...]
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    Chile: General Rozas becomes youngest Carabineros chief as Hermes Soto is sacked over Mapuche death

    December 23, 2018

    SANTIAGO – Chile’s President Sebastián Piñera has appointed General Mario Rozas as the new director of Carabineros following the dismissal of General Hermes Soto on Thursday after three videos of the force’s improper handling of […]

    Sports

    Chilean delegation ready for Sao Paulo 2017

    March 15, 2017

    At Sao Paulo 2017 Chile seek to outdo their performance from the latest edition of the Youth Parapan American Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2013. Four years ago they won 18 medals overall, including […]

    Business

    Chile’s January economic activity hit two-year high

    March 6, 2018

    SANTIAGO – In January, Chile’s economic activity rose 3.9 percent from a year earlier, the central bank said on Monday. This is the largest such increase in January in two years. The bank said the […]

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    At least 49 killed in terrorist attack at two mosques in New Zealand

    March 15, 2019

    CHRISTCHURCH – Forty-nine people have been killed and at least 20 wounded in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison described one alleged gunman, who had Australian citizenship, as […]

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    COVID-19: Chile confirms 3rd case of coronavirus

    March 5, 2020

    SANTIAGO – The Chilean Ministry of Health has confirmed the third case of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the South American country. “This is a 56-year-old man, resident of the metropolitan region, who traveled […]

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