News: Chile

We have started to collect the most important news related to Chile in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Chile: news

Chile rattled by big aftershocks

Thursday, November 15th 2007, 16:38

Northern Chile is rattled by major aftershocks a day after a quake struck the region, leaving 15,000 homeless.
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Strong quake hits northern Chile

Thursday, November 15th 2007, 5:34
related countries: United States

A powerful 7.7-magnitude quake hits northern Chile, killing two and injuring more than 100 people.
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Spain king 'arrogant' - Chavez

Wednesday, November 14th 2007, 17:41
related countries: Spain, Venezuela
related places: Chavez

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez accuses Spain's king of "arrogance" for telling him to shut up at a summit.
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Shut up, Spain's king tells Chavez

Saturday, November 10th 2007, 21:00
related countries: Spain, Venezuela
related places: Chavez

Spain's King Juan Carlos tells Venezuela leader Hugo Chavez to "shut up" in a heated end to a summit in Chile.
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Argentina-Uruguay row at summit

Friday, November 9th 2007, 23:10
related countries: Argentina, Uruguay

A row between Argentina and Uruguay over a paper mill erupts anew at a 22-nation summit in Chile.
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Chile returns looted Peru books

Wednesday, November 7th 2007, 10:56
related countries: Peru

Chile gives back almost 4,000 books to Peru, more than 120 years after they were stolen by Chilean soldiers.
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Chile pharmacies warned over pill

Tuesday, October 30th 2007, 9:38

The Chilean government warns pharmacies refusing to sell the morning-after pill they will face stiff sanctions.
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Pinochet family charges dropped

Friday, October 26th 2007, 16:11

A Chilean court drops corruption charges against family and associates of late military ruler Gen Pinochet.
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New sentence for Chile spy chief

Wednesday, October 24th 2007, 2:55

Chile's former secret police chief, already in jail, is sentenced to a further 15 years over the 1974 death of a student.
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Chile offers immigrants amnesty

Tuesday, October 23rd 2007, 3:45
related countries: United States

Chile announces an amnesty for about 20,000 mainly Latin American migrants working there illegally.
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Fujimori faces first questioning

Saturday, October 13th 2007, 0:50
related countries: Peru

Ex-Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is questioned by a judge for the first time since extradition from Chile.
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Pinochet family bail is approved

Saturday, October 6th 2007, 18:50

A Chilean court approves a bail order for relatives of Gen Augusto Pinochet who face embezzlement charges.
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Pinochet family released on bail

Friday, October 5th 2007, 19:04

The widow and five children of Chile's ex-military ruler are freed on bail after their arrest on embezzlement charges.
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Pinochet family arrested in Chile

Thursday, October 4th 2007, 23:41

The widow and five children of Chilean ex-military ruler Augusto Pinochet are arrested on embezzlement charges.
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Fujimori prepares for return home

Saturday, September 22nd 2007, 3:09
related countries: Peru

Peruvian ex-President Alberto Fujimori undergoes medical tests as he awaits extradition home from Chile.
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Protests as Chile marks coup

Wednesday, September 12th 2007, 9:45
related places: Santiago

Chile marks the anniversary of the 1973 military coup, as protests erupt in the capital, Santiago.
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Chile priest charged over deaths

Saturday, September 1st 2007, 4:28

Twelve people including a priest are charged in Chile over death-squad killings during the Pinochet regime.
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Clashes erupt at Chilean protests

Thursday, August 30th 2007, 9:34
related places: Santiago

Chile police arrest some 450 people as clashes erupt during anti-government protests in Santiago.
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Chile ex-general jailed for life

Wednesday, August 29th 2007, 0:15

A retired Chilean general becomes the first top officer of the Pinochet era to get a life term for rights violations.
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Giant truck set for sky-high task

Monday, July 30th 2007, 22:09

A giant 28-wheel vehicle that will help build a major telescope array in Chile passes a series of tests.
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Ex-Peru head's election bid fails

Sunday, July 29th 2007, 22:44
related countries: Japan, Peru

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, under house arrest in Chile, fails to win a seat in Japan's parliament.
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Blast outside UK embassy in Chile

Monday, July 16th 2007, 9:15
related countries: United Kingdom

A small explosion takes place outside the British and Israeli embassies in Chile, but there are no reports of casualties.
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Blast outside UK embassy in Chile

Monday, July 16th 2007, 5:21
related countries: United Kingdom

An explosion has occurred outside the British Embassy in Chile, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
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Judge blocks Fujimori extradition

Wednesday, July 11th 2007, 19:48
related countries: Peru

A Chilean judge rules that Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori should not be extradited to Peru.
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Buenos Aires sees rare snowfall

Tuesday, July 10th 2007, 9:27
related countries: Argentina, United States

A cold snap grips parts of South America, and snow falls on Argentina's capital for the first time since 1918.
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Infamous Pinochet-era agent dies

Wednesday, July 4th 2007, 19:42

One of the most notorious figures from Chile's former military regime, Osvaldo Romo, has died in prison.
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Warming 'made lake vanish'

Wednesday, July 4th 2007, 10:33

Experts in Chile say the disappearance of a lake in the south of the country was caused by climate change.
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Fujimori 'to run' in Japan poll

Thursday, June 28th 2007, 10:59
related countries: Japan, Peru
related places: Alberto Fujimori

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, under house arrest in Chile, says he will run for office in Japan.
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Lake disappears suddenly in Chile

Thursday, June 21st 2007, 9:57

Experts try to establish what caused the disappearance of a glacial lake in southern Chile over just a few weeks.
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Fujimori mulls Japan party offer

Wednesday, June 20th 2007, 4:08
related countries: Japan, Peru
related places: Alberto Fujimori

Peruvian ex-leader Alberto Fujimori, under house arrest in Chile, considers an offer to run for office in Japan.
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Fujimori again under house arrest

Friday, June 8th 2007, 18:29
related countries: Peru
related places: Alberto Fujimori

Chile's Supreme Court places ex-Peru leader Alberto Fujimori under house arrest ahead of an extradition ruling.
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Lula seeks regional integration

Thursday, April 26th 2007, 15:25
related countries: Argentina, Botswana

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is to visit Chile and Argentina to strengthen bilateral relations.
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