Investigative commission seeks a “total transformation” of the police
A Congressional commission has concluded that Chile’s national police force did not respect human rights during the social outbreak of 2019. The commission is asking...
Author : Javiera León Badaracco
Alleged signature forging derails presidential campaign
In a grotesque case, independent Diego Ancalao submitted signatures that were ratified by a dead notary. Local reports highlighted a connection between election watchdog Servel...
The Chilean medalists of the Tokyo Paralympic Games
Three Chilean athletes have earned a total of four medals at the 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. One, Francisca Mardones, even broke a world record....
“Hotspot” in the Pacific a likely drought-driver in Chile
A recent study indicates that an unusual build-up of warm water in the Pacific Ocean is directing storm paths away from Chile. This study is...
Chancho en Piedra plays its first concert in nearly a year-and-a-half
On Aug. 26, Chancho en Piedra played its first concert in 17 months. It was part of the “Music Rehearses Project,” which is experimenting with...
Insurance associations ask politicians to reject fourth pension withdrawal
Insurance associations have requested international intervention in a possible fourth AFP pension withdrawal. According to letters they have sent, the withdrawal could be harmful to...
Chile’s nine presidential candidates
The deadline for presidential candidates to register was Aug. 23. By the end of that evening, nine had registered. Out of the nine, only two...
Italy requests extradition of former Operation Condor soldiers
The lawyers of former Chilean military officials never responded to an in absentia ruling by Rome’s appellate court. In 2019, the court sentenced three officials...
The center-left’s citizen poll is underway
The Constituent Unity coalition is electing a presidential candidate. Voters can choose either Yasna Provoste, Paula Narváez, or Carlos Maldonado. This poll will be voluntary...
Midwives urge reconsideration of planned health reform
A planned reform in Congress would reduce professional aspects of midwives. A professional told Chile Today that the reform will increase the risk of unwanted...