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Heavy rain, strong winds, and snowfall expected as new frontal system approaches SANTIAGO — Chile’s central and southern regions are preparing for a powerful frontal system bringing wind, rain, and snow over the coming days, [...] The post Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago appeared first on The Santiago Times.

Curicó Unido advances to quarterfinals after dramatic second-leg draw SANTIAGO — Defending champions Universidad de Chile have been eliminated from the Copa Chile Coca Cola Sin Azúcar 2025 after a 2-2 draw against Curicó Unido [...] The post Universidad de Chile Eliminated by Curicó Unido in Copa Chile Upset appeared first on The Santiago Times.

SANTIAGO, Chile — As Chile prepares for an approaching winter storm system, the Association of Municipalities of Chile (Amuch) held a high-level coordination meeting with the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) to strengthen [...] The post Chile’s Municipalities, Senapred Meet Ahead of Storm Forecast appeared first on The Santiago Times.

LOS ANGELES — Brian Wilson, the legendary musician, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82, his family announced. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian [...] The post Brian Wilson, Legendary Beach Boys Co-Founder, Dies at 82 appeared first on The Santiago Times.

Chile and Norway signed a memorandum of understanding on Antarctic cooperation Monday, reinforcing their shared commitment to peace, science, and environmental protection in the region. The agreement, signed by Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren [...] The post Chile and Norway Deepen Antarctic Cooperation with New Agreement appeared first on The Santiago Times.

The full moon in June 2025 will occur on Wednesday, June 11, and will be visible in most regions depending on local moonrise and moonset times. Known as the Strawberry Moon, this lunar event is [...] The post Full Moon in June 2025: Date, Meaning, and What’s Ahead in the Night Sky appeared first on The Santiago Times.

Japan has emerged as the world leader in waste management, while Israel, Chile, and the United States rank among the worst-performing countries, according to the Global Waste Index 2025 released by Slovak-based waste technology company [...] The post Japan Tops Global Waste Index 2025; U.S., Israel, and Chile Rank as Worst Polluters appeared first on The Santiago Times.

South Korean model and television personality Kim Jong Suk has died at the age of 29, his family confirmed on June 6. The news has shocked fans and colleagues across the country’s entertainment industry, where [...] The post South Korean Model and Actor Kim Jong Suk Dies at 29, Family Urges Respect Amid Speculation appeared first on The Santiago Times.

SANTIAGO — On May 22, 1960, at 3:11 p.m. local time, a massive earthquake struck off the coast of southern Chile, registering a magnitude of 9.5 — the strongest ever instrumentally recorded. The quake devastated [...] The post On May 22, 1960: Chile Struck by the Most Powerful Earthquake Ever Recorded appeared first on The Santiago Times.

SANTIAGO — Every June 9, Chileans celebrate Día del Barros Luco, paying tribute to a sandwich that has earned its place as a national culinary icon. Named after President Ramón Barros Luco, the simple yet [...] The post Barros Luco Day: Honoring Chile’s Presidential Sandwich Tradition appeared first on The Santiago Times.

Chile’s National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (Senapred) Wednesday ordered the evacuation of 14 communes in the regions of Ñuble, Biobío, and La Araucanía,...

Chilean authorities spoke Sunday of 24 fatalities, nearly 1,000 people injured, and some 800 houses destroyed in the past five days by wildfires spreading fast...

The Government of Chile has declared a “red alert” in the central part of the country due to the heat wave stemming from 39 major...

Chile’s national Consumer Service, Sernac is calling all consumers who purchased tickets directly from airlines between 2015 and 201l and did not make use of...

BENJAMIN WITTE I was neither the first nor the last of the many interns and editors who peopled the office of the Santiago Times during...

Federal ministers warned Wednesday that anti-vaccine mandate protests at two key Canada-U.S. border crossings have the potential to seriously disrupt the flow of goods in...

The Argentine beef industry is optimistic about world meat production and global demand this year, with China again playing a leading market role. A report...

Chilean authorities have reported Monday that unemployment nationwide had fallen in 2021 to 7.2% while in the same period of 2020 it had hit 10.3%....

The Catholic Church has stripped Tulio Soto Manquemilla off his priesthood after an inquiry showed he had committed a number of actions held as offenses...

Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, in Chile during the twelve months of 2021 reached US$ 16,782 billion, the best amount since 2015, according to the Central...