Haitian migrant smuggler ring arrested in Arica
ARICA – Nine members of a migrant smuggling ring operating between Chile and the US have been arrested. According to an Interpol statement, the group...
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Chilean Army to Investigate Abuses During Haiti Peace Mission
SANTIAGO – A special commission will investigate alleged abuse by Chilean soldiers during the peace mission in Haiti. The Conversation recently reported Chilean troops were...
Attack with AK-47 rifles on Chilean Haiti delegation overshadows intervention
BOUTIN – Last Wednesday’s attack on the Chilean delegation in Haiti comes after almost two decades of Chilean political and ‘security’ presence in the country....
Haitian immigrants in Chile concerned with their motherland´s future
by Anthony Hill
SANTIAGO – Amid weeks of anti-government protest in Haiti, at least nine people have been killed and dozens more injured, as thousands of Haitians have...
A new life: Over 1 million immigrants currently live in Chile
SANTIAGO – According to the National Statistics Institute, more immigrants have arrived in Chile over the last five years. Overtaking Peruvians, Venezuelans currently make up...
HIV epidemic in Chile: 2019 campaign will focus on migrants
SANTIAGO – As UNAIDS revealed shocking numbers about the increase of HIV victims in Chile over the last seven years, decision-makers have taken measures. The...
[VIDEO] Chileans and immigrants march together against racism
by Anthony Hill
SANTIAGO – Life in Chile for many immigrants is challenging, especially for immigrants of color. About one million immigrants now called Chile home and many of...
´Deportation plan´ for Haitian migrants to start this week
SANTIAGO – The government plan where Haitian migrants can sign up to return to their home country opens its registrations tomorrow. The so-called “Ordered Return...
Venezuelans in two year largest group of immigrants in Chile
SANTIAGO – The number of Venezuelan immigrants has grown explosively in the last two years in Chile, making the Venezuelan community the largest foreign community...
Riots in Haiti after fuel price hike
PORT-AU-PRINCE – Violent protests in Haiti have erupted due to economic policies. On July 6, the Haitian government raised fuel prices upon the request of...