The arrival of a fleet of electronic taxis to Chile’s capital city was announced yesterday, October 17, by the country’s transport minister Glora Hutt. With the ability to run...
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Environmental activist in Quintero and Puchuncavi dies in unclear circumstances
After the death of trade union leader Alejandro Castro, political and social groups are requesting special treatment for the case in order to clear up the controversial circumstances surrounding...
Chile has unveiled a new hiking route that spans the southern part of the country, stretching 2,800 kilometres (1,740 miles) across 17 national parks. Named ‘The Route of Parks,’...
On Monday, Chilean President Sebastián Piñera announced a development plan which will invest US$8 million between 2018 and 2026 in improving Mapuche quality of life in the Araucania region....
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Chilean scientist develops new theory to measure the intensity of storms
Claudio Falcón, a scientist from the University of Chile, has proposed a new method to measure the intensity of hurricanes without having to get too close to the storm...
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Ministry of the Environment announces Decontamination Plan after crisis in Quintero and Puchuncavi
In response to the pollution crisis in the Quintero and Puchuncavi region at the end of August that gave 358 people toxic poisoning, the Ministry of the Environment has...
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Mining activity and climate change pose serious threats to Chile’s glaciers
Climate change and mining activity is posing a serious threat to Chile’s glaciers. Chile is home to 80% of South America’s glaciers and has some of the largest ice...