Parisi: the presidential power broker?
The presidential election proved to be as unpredictable as people anticipated with Franco Parisi, the People Party’s candidate, obtaining a surprise third place finish behind...
Author : Harry Mckenna
International media react to first-round results
Sunday’s presidential election results were surprising in some ways but not in others. As expected, José Antonio Kast and Gabriel Boric advanced to the runoff...
Viral attack video traces back to president’s ally
A viral video blaming presidential candidates Yasna Provoste and Gabriel Boric for violence during the social uprising anniversary protests has been linked to a government...
Chile to reopen land borders ahead of summer
On Dec. 1, Chile opens its land borders and begins requiring booster shots for those over 45 who want mobility passes. These announcements come as...
Court upholds sentences for killers of Allende associates
Prison sentences for those involved in the killing and disappearance of 23 associates of former president Salvador Allende were upheld. An appeals court confirmed sentences...
Piñera Impeachment starts with 13 hour-long filibuster
Chile’s Lower House has begun the constitutional accusation proceedings against President Sebastian Piñera, precipitated by the revelations in the Pandora Papers. The discussions have been...
Fact-checking system in next presidential debate
The Nov. 15 presidential debate has been moved up half an hour. In addition, there will be “fact-checkers,” a move supported by candidate Gabriel Boric....
Who is Kast, the far-right frontrunner in Chile’s presidential race?
A month before the first round of Chile’s presidential elections, José Antonio Kast has surged in the polls. In a development that runs counter to...
Chilean capital back to Phase 3 amid new rise in cases
SANTIAGO – On Monday, Oct. 25, new restrictions were announced in response to a recent uptick in coronavirus cases. Earlier this week, there were a...
Family Piñera called to appear before constitutional accusation commission
SANTIAGO – President Sebastián Piñera and his family have been summoned to appear before the review commission that is handling the constitutional accusation against him....