China

China allows citrus exports from Chile

SANTIAGO – China has opened its markets to receive all citrus fruits from Chile, the country’s Minister of Agriculture announced this week. It came after China’s general administration of customs (GAC) issued the protocol on […]

Economy & Trade News

Costa Rica becomes 38th member of OECD

SAN JOSÉ – OECD countries unanimously decided last week to invite Costa Rica to become a member of the Organization. Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado Quesada and OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría will sign an Accession […]

Education & Technology News

American Citizens Abroad launches Voice Your Vote write-in campaign

WASHINGTON, DC –  CA, a section 501(c)(4) tax-exempt, non-profit, nonpartisan, volunteer organization, has launched its Voice Your Vote write-in campaign.  As the premier thought-leader on issues affecting U.S. Citizens living and working abroad, ACA has consistently supported legislation assuring […]

Local

‘We Only Want to Go Home’

Larisa Zinder / The Santiago Times SANTIAGO – The coronavirus pandemic continues to further complicate the situation with Venezuelans in Santiago as more and more people are joining an impromptu camp on Bustos Street in […]