Major overhaul of urban Santiago gathers traction
Several officials reached agreement on progressing the Alameda-Providencia axis, Santiago’s main road link. The overhaul aims to reduce car traffic while prioritizing public transport and...
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Photo Series: Hundreds Gather on Plaza Baquedano to Protest
SANTIAGO – In the days ahead of Friday the 5th, people called on social media for a nationwide strike and a new wave of protests...
The People Behind the Place Names
by Diego Rivera
Chile is filled with places named after notable Chileans. It often happens, however, that their original accomplishments are lost in time, and the only remnant...
Update: Judge Reveals Additional Evidence in Baquedano Torture Case
SANTIAGO – Judge Daniel Urrutia described finding bullet cartridges and plastic ties in the Baquedano metro station. This, after a student complained that the station...
Torture in Metro Baquedano: The Facts
SANTIAGO – The National Institute of Human Rights (INDH) is investigating allegations of torture and human rights violations inside Baquedano Metro station. Reports about the...
Nationwide protests and clashes in aftermath of death Mapuche man
SANTIAGO – The death of Camilo Catrillanca (24), who was shot in the Araucanía region, has caused nationwide protests. In cities such as Santiago, Concepción...
National strike attracts diverse crowd in Santiago
SANTIAGO – Thousands followed a call from Chile’s biggest union (CUT) and marched along the Alameda, Santiago’s main artery, during a national strike on Thursday....