Former president of Senate linked to human trafficking
SANTIAGO – This week the internal affairs ministry launched an investigation over immigrant trafficking against an ex-functionary of the internal affairs ministry, a Chilean entrepreneur,...
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Government responds with deluge to ‘legislative drought’
SANTIAGO – President Piñera will send five projects his administration deems essential to Congress during the next 90 days. With this measure the government hopes...
About 2,000 immigrants face deportation as Piñera unfolds plans
SANTIAGO – The government will deport immigrants that don’t legalize their stay as part of a regularization process which began on April 23 and will...
Spotlight on Frente Amplio’s division – feminist wave hits the revolutionary movement
SANTIAGO- Frente Amplio infighting continues. After Movimiento Autonomista member Alfonso Mohor was suspended on harassment charges, a dispute with Revolución Democrática erupted and deepens divisions...
President of the National Health Confederation accused of embezzlement
VIÑA DEL MAR – Former regional president of the National Health Confederation Fernando Kursan is accused of misappropriation. The current president of CONFUSAM Viña del...
Ex-President Bachelet shortlisted for UN Human Rights commission
NEW YORK – Former President Michelle Bachelet becomes the first Chilean to be considered as UN High Commissioner of Human Rights. The organization has decided...
Changes in adoption laws should offer children in Chile a safer home
SANTIAGO – The Chilean government presents new changes to the country’s adoption laws, aiming to speed up the process in order to guarantee the health...
Chilean deputies request investigation of former Presidents Bachelet and Frei
SANTIAGO – Parliamentarians demand investigation of Chilean politicians for their presumed relation with the OAS money laundering case. Representatives of governing coalition Chile Vamos want...
Ministry Of Science and Technology: a new success for Chile
SANTIAGO – A new ministry is about to emerge in Chile, as the Congress approved the creation of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation....
President Piñera speeds up new ambassador’s appointment
SANTIAGO- President Sebastian Piñera has started moving faster on choosing ambassadors. Recently, the head of state has appointed representatives to several countries. Piñera’s naming of...