SANTIAGO – Juan Carlos Muñoz has submitted his resignation as a director of Chilean capital Santiago’s state-owned subway operator Metro de Santiago after ‘developing conflicts of interest within the Ministry of Transport’. In a communication […]
On March 29 the Venezuelan Supreme Court dissolved the power of the National Assembly by passing a law in which the Executive branch of the government will no longer need the permission of the Parliament […]
SAN SALVADOR – The smallest country in Central America – El Salvador – has approved a law prohibiting all metal mining in an attempt to protect the environment and natural resources, becoming the first country […]
By Mohsin Abbas / The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – Chile has called for bidders to manufacture lithium-linked products in the country as the South American nation plans to expand its mining and industry sectors. […]
SEOUL – Former South Korean president Park Geun-hye was arrested and driven to a detention centre south of Seoul after a court approved her arrest on Thursday. The 65-year-old is accused of allowing her close […]
RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil’s former Speaker of the House, Eduardo Cunha, called by many the most corrupt politician in Brazil, has been sentenced to 15 years and 4 months in prison. Mr. Cunha, 58 […]
EVORA, Portugal- Chile’s president Michelle Bachelet Thursday criticized isolationist foreign policies and protectionism in trade during a state visit to Portugal. Multilateralism is “crucial” to address global challenges, Bachelet said during a news conference, highlighting […]
BUENOS AIRES – Argentina has legalized medical marijuana after the Senate greenlit the project yesterday. The legislation also creates a research program in the government that must “guarantee free access” to cannabis oil and other […]
SANTIAGO – As Water crisis is one of the greatest challenges facing mankind towards the future, a Chilean company has come up with a unique idea of making freshwater from the air. FreshWater, officially founded […]
TORONTO – Marijuana will be legal for all Canadians over the age of 18 by July 1, 2018 – Canada’s 151st birthday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party will officially announce the plan on April […]
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