Chile – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Another Latin American country legalizes same-sex marriage

Posted on December 10, 2021December 10, 2021By Editor

Chile has become the latest country to allow LGBT couples to marry and adopt children after its parliament passed a bill that was introduced four years ago. … Read More >Another Latin American country legalizes same-sex marriage

Union declares strike in world’s LARGEST copper mine in Chile after labor negotiations fail

Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021By Editor

A labor union has voted to approve a strike at Escondida, the world’s largest copper mine, located in the Atacama Desert, Chile, where the miners are demanding better work conditions and benefits during the pandemic. … Read More >Union declares strike in world’s LARGEST copper mine in Chile after labor negotiations fail

Chinese vaccine 67% effective in preventing symptomatic Covid-19, says Chilean govt

Posted on April 17, 2021April 17, 2021By Editor

The Chilean Ministry of Health has released real-world data from its use of the Covid-19 vaccine, developed by Chinese pharmaceutical firm Sinovac, which suggests the jab is less effective than its peers. … Read More >Chinese vaccine 67% effective in preventing symptomatic Covid-19, says Chilean govt

5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Region Metropolitana, Chile – USGS

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021By Editor

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake has hit the Metropolitana region of Chile, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said Saturday. … Read More >5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Region Metropolitana, Chile – USGS

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Antarctica no longer Covid-19 free, as infection reaches frozen continent for the first time

Posted on December 23, 2020December 23, 2020By Editor

The coronavirus has now affected all seven continents, as 36 infections were reported among people stationed at Chile’s General Bernardo O’Higgins Riquelme research base in Antarctica. … Read More >Antarctica no longer Covid-19 free, as infection reaches frozen continent for the first time

Chilean president slapped with $3,500 FINE & ‘turns himself in’ after no-mask selfie with stranger stokes public backlash

Posted on December 20, 2020December 20, 2020By Editor

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera must pay a fine of $3,500 after he was seen posing for a selfie on the beach without a mask, flouting the country’s Covid-19 rules. He reported his own violation to health officials. … Read More >Chilean president slapped with $3,500 FINE & ‘turns himself in’ after no-mask selfie with stranger stokes public backlash

WATCH Chilean cops tackle and pepper-spray protester in Pikachu costume during demonstration in Santiago

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

A bizarre video captured during protests in Chile shows riot police wrestling with activist Giovanna Grandon, who is famous for attending anti-government rallies dressed as the Pokemon Pikachu. … Read More >WATCH Chilean cops tackle and pepper-spray protester in Pikachu costume during demonstration in Santiago

WATCH Chileans celebrate as voting signals end of Pinochet-era constitution

Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020By Editor

Thousands of Chileans flocked to the streets on Sunday evening after early results showed an overwhelming victory of the “Approve” campaign, which sought to replace the current constitution with a new set of laws. … Read More >WATCH Chileans celebrate as voting signals end of Pinochet-era constitution

Protests in Santiago, Chile Ahead of Looming Referendum to Change Constitution – Video

Posted on October 24, 2020October 24, 2020By Editor

On 25 October, Chileans will vote in a referendum on rewriting the country’s constitution, something that was one of the central demands of protesters last year. … Read More >Protests in Santiago, Chile Ahead of Looming Referendum to Change Constitution – Video

Rossiya Segodnya Demands Chilean Authorities to Ensure Sputnik Journalist Safety

Posted on October 23, 2020October 23, 2020By Editor

The Rossiya Segodnya International News Agency demands that Chilean law-enforcement guarantee adequate security to Sputnik correspondent Carolina Trejo Vidal who was recently intimidated by a local radical group, the agency’s press service said. … Read More >Rossiya Segodnya Demands Chilean Authorities to Ensure Sputnik Journalist Safety