Chile
Republic of Chile
7.7 Earthquake in Chile Leaves 15,000 Homeless
A major earthquake, followed by several large aftershocks, hit northern Chile Wednesday.
Chilean Search Plane Locates American Sailor
American sailor Ken Barnes, whose disabled yacht has been missing off the southern tip of South America, has been located by a Chilean navy search plane.
Total Evacuation As Chilean Volcano Starts to Spew Lava
Authorities order immediate evacuation of all remaining residents in nearby town
Rescued Cruise Boat Tourists Taken to Chile
A group of tourists rescued from the cruise ship Explorer, which struck an iceberg off Antarctica on Friday, were flown yesterday to Punta Arenas in Chile after spending the night on King George island
Earthquake Rocks Northern Chile
A large earthquake struck northern Chile today, causing strong shock waves in the capital, Santiago, 780 miles to the south.
Son Cashes in With Sale of Pinochet Suits
Items from Augusto Pinochet's wardrobe have gone on sale at a tailor's shop in the Chilean capital, Santiago.
Blast Outside Uk Embassy in Chile
No one hurt as small device leaves minor damage.
Scientists Try to Solve Mystery of Vanished Lake in Chile
A glacial lake on the southern tip of Chile has vanished, leaving behind a dry crater and a scientific mystery.
Religion, Myths and Mythology on the Big Island of Chiloe, Chile
The local mythology can be traced back to the moment in which ancient religions from the original people of the island -Chonos and Huilliches- their legends and beliefs meet with the Conqueror's culture and religion, which is that of the Spaniards of 1567, when they first set foot on Chiloe.
Art and the Big Island of Chiloe, Chile
My personal experience on the Big Island of Chiloe, From Chile's Mainland paradises to its insular magic and heaven: A trip to Chiloe in search of Art.
Swept Away in Santiago de Chile
Snow capped mountains and stretches of vineyards encircle the vibrantly modern metropolis of Santiago, Chile. The sky is pierced by soaring skyscrapers in the financial district while off in the distance the peaks of the Andes ascend toward the same blue ceiling. Read more about travel to Santiago
Revered and Reviled, Pinochet Makes His Last Journey on Caravan of Death
Thousands of mourners in bright sunshine bowed their heads in a mass show of grief for Chile's late leader, one of the 20th century's more divisive leaders, while in another part of the capital protesters denounced his crimes.
Pinochet Held on Murder and Torture Charges
The former Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet, was detained under house arrest in Santiago today, over charges including, murder, torture and kidnapping in the years following his 1973 coup.
Chile Investigates Reports of Pinochet Gold
Chilean investigators were examining reports yesterday that 9 tonnes of gold had been found in a Hong Kong bank under the name of Augusto Pinochet.
Chile Festivals-For the Love of Chili
Fall is the season when people start pulling out their favorite chili recipes to cook the one food that is sure to keep us warm. During this time of year, various chili festivals and chili cook-offs are scheduled to celebrate all things chili.
New Observatory to Reveal History of the Universe
The Atacama Large Millimetre Array observatory in Chile will be the world's largest and most expensive and will probe the half of the universe hidden from other telescopes.
Should the Independent Tour Accident in Chile From Celebrity Cruise Lines Scare You?
Taking a excerpt from her book, Mary Hanna comments on the tragic accident for cruisers on the Independent Tour Company in Chile. It is advice all passengers should heed when cruising to new destinations, no matter which cruise line you choose.
Word Power
Carlos Reyes-Manzo, who came to prominence as a campaigner for democracy in Pinochet's Chile following his arrest and torture by the regime...
Chile's Merkel Moment
World Briefing: In a campaign dominated by personalities rather than sharp policy differences, Michelle Bachelet remains favourite to win Chile's presidency next month and become the first professional female politician to lead a major Latin American country.
Chilean Socialist Poll Leader Faces Runoff
A Socialist single mother will become Chile's first female president, it emerged today - as long as she can defeat a conservative multimillionaire businessman in a runoff election in January. ichelle Bachelet took the lead in the first round of elections on Sunday, with 45.8% of the vote...
Pinochet Stripped of Legal Immunity
The former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet was stripped of his legal immunity today, meaning he can be tried for the disappearance of another 29 rebels during his rule.
Pinochet Arrested for Tax Evasion
Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet was placed under house arrest today on charges of tax evasion and corruption, just two days short of his 90th birthday. Chilean television reported that court officials served Mr Pinochet with an indictment and arrest order at his mansion in the...
Troops Perish in Snow
A freak snowstorm which engulfed a group of young Chilean soldiers on a training exercise in the Andes was yesterday feared to have claimed up to 45 lives, writes Tracy McVeigh.
Family Press Chile for Body of Tortured Priest
As Chile's armed forces finally admit that they systematically tortured and murdered under dictator General Augusto Pinochet, the family of a British priest is demanding that the Chilean navy should accept responsibility for his killing and say where it buried him.
Court Clears Way for Pinochet Trial
A Chilean court has stripped General Augusto Pinochet of his immunity from prosecution, opening up once more the possibility of his being tried for his part in the human rights abuses that followed his military coup in 1973. The appeals court in Santiago voted by 14 to 9 to remove...
Pinochet Stripped of Immunity
A Chilean court stripped the country's former dictator, General Augusto Pinochet, of his immunity from prosecution today, paving the way for his trial on human rights charges. The court in Santiago voted 14-9 to lift the immunity Pinochet enjoys as a former president. An appeal...
Email: Gwyn Topham@valparaiso
Chile is a democracy now, we can talk about whatever we like. It's just that few of the people we encounter seem to want to have a conversation about the past.
Two Generals, Two Children - and Two Views of Chile's Coup
In the last part of our series, the son of Gen Pinochet and the daughter of the army chief who refused to join the plot urge unity and justice.
Last Chance to Clear the Slate of the Pinochet Era
The first of three articles introduces Chile's debate on proposals by two victims - the president and his adviser - to heal the dictatorship's wounds.
Church mounts rearguard action as Chile votes to allow divorce
Chile, one of the few countries in the world where divorce is banned, is set to change the law in a move hailed as a major challenge to hypocrisy.
Thousands go on strike in Chile
Tens of thousands of public workers, bus drivers and students went on strike in Chile yesterday in the first mass workers' protest for 17 years.
Chilean Forest Fires Devastate Ancient Trees
The monkey puzzle tree, much loved in English suburban gardens, has been brought close to extinction in the wild by disastrous forest fires which have burned down 71% of its stronghold in Chile's Malleco national reserve, the United Nations Environment Programme said yesterday. Some trees...
Torture Ship's Visit Cancelled
The Chilean navy has cancelled trips to Britain and Spain by the Esmeralda, a training ship once used for torturing political prisoners by General Augusto Pinochet's regime, for fear of protests and legal action. The vessel cancelled visits to Dartmouth and London earlier this month after...
Scientists Puzzled By Blob on the Beach
Call it for the moment the blob, or the creature from the deep. An enigmatic lump of gelatinous flesh washed ashore on the coast of Chile is puzzling marine scientists. "We have never seen such a strange creature before," said Elsa Cabrera, a marine biologist and director of the centre...
Pinochet's torture ship heads into protest storm
The Chilean navy's infamous torture ship, the Esmeralda, is to visit Britain twice this summer after the foreign secretary, Jack Straw, refused petitions for it to be banned. Mr Straw acted despite Chile's refusal to admit to or apologise for the vessel's horrific past.
Blair Urged to Ban Pinochet Torture Ship
Blair urged to ban training vessel from Britain until Chile admits its use as floating jail after 1973 coup.
Mystery looms over stone heads
Two Easter Island stone heads on sale at an art gallery in Miami have brought to light a mystery about their origin. The Chilean government, which claimed the Pacific island in 1888, is investigating whether the pieces are genuine antiques smuggled from Chile or skillful reproductions.
Justice stalks Pinochet's old torture chief
In the Claridge Hotel, Buenos Aires, where doormen in tailcoats usher guests through the glassy marble entrance hall, retired Chilean General Luis Ramirez Pineda and his wife were on holiday, enjoying the cheap exchange rate in the Argentine capital, when Interpol arrived.
Pinochet generals convicted of killing
A Chilean judge sentenced four generals to jail yesterday for their part in the murder of the trade unionist Tucapel Jimenez in 1982, during the rule of Augusto Pinochet. However, three of the sentences were suspended.
Kissinger May Face Extradition to Chile
Henry Kissinger may face extradition proceedings in connection with the role of the United States in the 1973 military coup in Chile.
Kissinger May Face Chilean Court Over Coup Killing
The former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger may finally have to face court action over Washington's role in the overthrow of the Chilean government in 1973 and the bloody events that followed it. Mr Kissinger has been formally asked by an investigating judge in Chile to respond to...
Authorities order immediate evacuation of all remaining residents in nearby town
Rescued Cruise Boat Tourists Taken to Chile
A group of tourists rescued from the cruise ship Explorer, which struck an iceberg off Antarctica on Friday, were flown yesterday to Punta Arenas in Chile after spending the night on King George island
Earthquake Rocks Northern Chile
A large earthquake struck northern Chile today, causing strong shock waves in the capital, Santiago, 780 miles to the south.
Son Cashes in With Sale of Pinochet Suits
Items from Augusto Pinochet's wardrobe have gone on sale at a tailor's shop in the Chilean capital, Santiago.
Blast Outside Uk Embassy in Chile
No one hurt as small device leaves minor damage.
Scientists Try to Solve Mystery of Vanished Lake in Chile
A glacial lake on the southern tip of Chile has vanished, leaving behind a dry crater and a scientific mystery.
Religion, Myths and Mythology on the Big Island of Chiloe, Chile
The local mythology can be traced back to the moment in which ancient religions from the original people of the island -Chonos and Huilliches- their legends and beliefs meet with the Conqueror's culture and religion, which is that of the Spaniards of 1567, when they first set foot on Chiloe.
Art and the Big Island of Chiloe, Chile
My personal experience on the Big Island of Chiloe, From Chile's Mainland paradises to its insular magic and heaven: A trip to Chiloe in search of Art.
Swept Away in Santiago de Chile
Snow capped mountains and stretches of vineyards encircle the vibrantly modern metropolis of Santiago, Chile. The sky is pierced by soaring skyscrapers in the financial district while off in the distance the peaks of the Andes ascend toward the same blue ceiling. Read more about travel to Santiago
Revered and Reviled, Pinochet Makes His Last Journey on Caravan of Death
Thousands of mourners in bright sunshine bowed their heads in a mass show of grief for Chile's late leader, one of the 20th century's more divisive leaders, while in another part of the capital protesters denounced his crimes.
Pinochet Held on Murder and Torture Charges
The former Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet, was detained under house arrest in Santiago today, over charges including, murder, torture and kidnapping in the years following his 1973 coup.
Chile Investigates Reports of Pinochet Gold
Chilean investigators were examining reports yesterday that 9 tonnes of gold had been found in a Hong Kong bank under the name of Augusto Pinochet.
Chile Festivals-For the Love of Chili
Fall is the season when people start pulling out their favorite chili recipes to cook the one food that is sure to keep us warm. During this time of year, various chili festivals and chili cook-offs are scheduled to celebrate all things chili.
New Observatory to Reveal History of the Universe
The Atacama Large Millimetre Array observatory in Chile will be the world's largest and most expensive and will probe the half of the universe hidden from other telescopes.
Should the Independent Tour Accident in Chile From Celebrity Cruise Lines Scare You?
Taking a excerpt from her book, Mary Hanna comments on the tragic accident for cruisers on the Independent Tour Company in Chile. It is advice all passengers should heed when cruising to new destinations, no matter which cruise line you choose.
Word Power
Carlos Reyes-Manzo, who came to prominence as a campaigner for democracy in Pinochet's Chile following his arrest and torture by the regime...
Chile's Merkel Moment
World Briefing: In a campaign dominated by personalities rather than sharp policy differences, Michelle Bachelet remains favourite to win Chile's presidency next month and become the first professional female politician to lead a major Latin American country.
Chilean Socialist Poll Leader Faces Runoff
A Socialist single mother will become Chile's first female president, it emerged today - as long as she can defeat a conservative multimillionaire businessman in a runoff election in January. ichelle Bachelet took the lead in the first round of elections on Sunday, with 45.8% of the vote...
Pinochet Stripped of Legal Immunity
The former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet was stripped of his legal immunity today, meaning he can be tried for the disappearance of another 29 rebels during his rule.
Pinochet Arrested for Tax Evasion
Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet was placed under house arrest today on charges of tax evasion and corruption, just two days short of his 90th birthday. Chilean television reported that court officials served Mr Pinochet with an indictment and arrest order at his mansion in the...
Troops Perish in Snow
A freak snowstorm which engulfed a group of young Chilean soldiers on a training exercise in the Andes was yesterday feared to have claimed up to 45 lives, writes Tracy McVeigh.
Family Press Chile for Body of Tortured Priest
As Chile's armed forces finally admit that they systematically tortured and murdered under dictator General Augusto Pinochet, the family of a British priest is demanding that the Chilean navy should accept responsibility for his killing and say where it buried him.
Court Clears Way for Pinochet Trial
A Chilean court has stripped General Augusto Pinochet of his immunity from prosecution, opening up once more the possibility of his being tried for his part in the human rights abuses that followed his military coup in 1973. The appeals court in Santiago voted by 14 to 9 to remove...
Pinochet Stripped of Immunity
A Chilean court stripped the country's former dictator, General Augusto Pinochet, of his immunity from prosecution today, paving the way for his trial on human rights charges. The court in Santiago voted 14-9 to lift the immunity Pinochet enjoys as a former president. An appeal...
Email: Gwyn Topham@valparaiso
Chile is a democracy now, we can talk about whatever we like. It's just that few of the people we encounter seem to want to have a conversation about the past.
Two Generals, Two Children - and Two Views of Chile's Coup
In the last part of our series, the son of Gen Pinochet and the daughter of the army chief who refused to join the plot urge unity and justice.
Last Chance to Clear the Slate of the Pinochet Era
The first of three articles introduces Chile's debate on proposals by two victims - the president and his adviser - to heal the dictatorship's wounds.
Church mounts rearguard action as Chile votes to allow divorce
Chile, one of the few countries in the world where divorce is banned, is set to change the law in a move hailed as a major challenge to hypocrisy.
Thousands go on strike in Chile
Tens of thousands of public workers, bus drivers and students went on strike in Chile yesterday in the first mass workers' protest for 17 years.
Chilean Forest Fires Devastate Ancient Trees
The monkey puzzle tree, much loved in English suburban gardens, has been brought close to extinction in the wild by disastrous forest fires which have burned down 71% of its stronghold in Chile's Malleco national reserve, the United Nations Environment Programme said yesterday. Some trees...
Torture Ship's Visit Cancelled
The Chilean navy has cancelled trips to Britain and Spain by the Esmeralda, a training ship once used for torturing political prisoners by General Augusto Pinochet's regime, for fear of protests and legal action. The vessel cancelled visits to Dartmouth and London earlier this month after...
Scientists Puzzled By Blob on the Beach
Call it for the moment the blob, or the creature from the deep. An enigmatic lump of gelatinous flesh washed ashore on the coast of Chile is puzzling marine scientists. "We have never seen such a strange creature before," said Elsa Cabrera, a marine biologist and director of the centre...
Pinochet's torture ship heads into protest storm
The Chilean navy's infamous torture ship, the Esmeralda, is to visit Britain twice this summer after the foreign secretary, Jack Straw, refused petitions for it to be banned. Mr Straw acted despite Chile's refusal to admit to or apologise for the vessel's horrific past.
Blair Urged to Ban Pinochet Torture Ship
Blair urged to ban training vessel from Britain until Chile admits its use as floating jail after 1973 coup.
Mystery looms over stone heads
Two Easter Island stone heads on sale at an art gallery in Miami have brought to light a mystery about their origin. The Chilean government, which claimed the Pacific island in 1888, is investigating whether the pieces are genuine antiques smuggled from Chile or skillful reproductions.
Justice stalks Pinochet's old torture chief
In the Claridge Hotel, Buenos Aires, where doormen in tailcoats usher guests through the glassy marble entrance hall, retired Chilean General Luis Ramirez Pineda and his wife were on holiday, enjoying the cheap exchange rate in the Argentine capital, when Interpol arrived.
Pinochet generals convicted of killing
A Chilean judge sentenced four generals to jail yesterday for their part in the murder of the trade unionist Tucapel Jimenez in 1982, during the rule of Augusto Pinochet. However, three of the sentences were suspended.
Kissinger May Face Extradition to Chile
Henry Kissinger may face extradition proceedings in connection with the role of the United States in the 1973 military coup in Chile.
Kissinger May Face Chilean Court Over Coup Killing
The former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger may finally have to face court action over Washington's role in the overthrow of the Chilean government in 1973 and the bloody events that followed it. Mr Kissinger has been formally asked by an investigating judge in Chile to respond to...