Entertainment
6-year-old son of a Latina actress dies in a fire while journalist ex-husband remains in a coma
According to reports, the little boy was trapped in his room shielded by bars making it impossible to rescue him from the flames
Chile
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Terrorism
Boric to end state of emergency that reduced terrorist violence in southern Chile
According to new government data, Piñera’s decree has been a success and since its implementation, rural violence has fallen by 44% -- going from 499 reported cases in the 100 days prior to the state of emergency to 277
Business
Chile's inflation soars to highest level in 15 years
The unexpected figures were a surprise to economists and analysts have warned that they will likely push the central bank to continue with its aggressive monetary tightening cycle after lifting its key rate by the most in over 20 years last month
Sports
Could this young Chilean bring home Latin America’s first Winter Olympic medal?
The young alpine skier from Santiago represented Chile in both the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics and is aiming for a top 20 finish in the men’s downhill race on Sunday
Politics
Chile takes first step towards nationalizing copper industry
The vote appears to fall in line with newly elected President Gabriel Boric’s campaign promise to “bury” the neoliberal economic model. Shares in some companies with mines in Chile – including Albemarle Corp. and Anglo American Plc – already fell in value and the peso also dropped after the vote.
Immigration
Anti-immigration protests rock northern Chile amidst violence aimed at migrant camps
"This can't go on," read one protest banner from Sunday's march. The protests quickly turned violent and local media reported that a group of demonstrators ended up attacking one male migrant.
Terrorism
Chile's Boric prepares to hand over south to rebel groups
Boric announced that he planned on withdrawing nearly 2,000 military personnel as soon as he takes office on March 11
Politics
Chilean markets rally after Boric names central bank chief as finance minister
A technocrat through and through, Marcel is regarded as a fiscally responsible economist known for his willingness to hold unpopular political opinions and defy political conventions
Politics
Chilean right-wing parties to set up 'shadow cabinet' to 'supervise' incoming Boric administration
The opposition will push for an established list of "principles, freedoms and rights to be included in the new document”
Politics
Chilean senator threatens to block legislative agreements if new government goes after President Piñera
Although Sen. Manuel José Ossandón previously blasted Piñera over his involvement in the Dominga mining project, the center-right senator now appears to have his sights set on Boric
Politics
Is Iran is the real winner in Chile's recent presidential election?
Boric’s foreign policy, “backed by a strong anti-Israel domestic constituency, will surely make him go hand in hand with Iranian influence in Latin America”
