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Chilean Copper Mining at Risk: Sulfuric Acid Shortage and Global Geopolitical Tensions Impact Production

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The global copper market is entering a period of significant volatility as Codelco, the Chilean state-owned mining giant, pushes for record-breaking premiums on its 2026 refined metal supplies to China. This aggressive pricing strategy signals a deepening tension between the world’s largest copper producer and its primary customer, driven by a cocktail of geopolitical uncertainty … Read more

Venezuela FM: Serious Relations With President Kast “Impossible”

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Diplomatic tensions between Caracas and Santiago have escalated following a sharp exchange between Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil and Chilean President José Antonio Kast. The conflict erupted after President Kast suggested a conditional path toward the normalization of ties during his first official overseas visit to Argentina, prompting a scathing rebuttal from the Venezuelan government. … Read more

Russian Disinformation Campaign Targets Milei: Argentina Exposes Plot to Strain Chile Relations

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The Argentine government is grappling with the fallout of a sophisticated foreign influence operation designed to destabilize the administration of President Javier Milei. Recent revelations from an international consortium of journalists have uncovered a presunta campaña de espionaje y desinformación de origen extranjero—a suspected campaign of espionage and disinformation of foreign origin—that allegedly leveraged local … Read more

USACH Announces 2026: 50+ Free Concerts & Cultural Events in Santiago

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Universidad de Santiago Announces Extensive Free Concert Series for 2026 Santiago, Chile – The Universidad de Santiago (USACH) is set to offer a vibrant and accessible cultural season in 2026, featuring over 50 free concerts, a unique live-scored film cycle and a range of community-focused musical activities throughout the Metropolitan Region. The announcement, made during … Read more

Women & Stars: Chile Astronomy Event Boosts Tourism & Science Education

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Bringing the Stars to Women: Pioneering Astronomy Initiative Captivates Community in Copiapó Copiapó, Chile – A recent initiative aimed at fostering greater participation of women in the field of astronomy has proven remarkably successful, drawing over 40 participants to a special event held at the Andromeda Observatory. “Un cielo de estrellas para la Mujer” (A … Read more

Chile Inaugurates Right-Wing President José Antonio Kast | Boric Leaves Office 2026

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Valparaíso, Chile – In a historic shift for the South American nation, José Antonio Kast, a figure representing Chile’s conservative right, was sworn in as President this Wednesday, succeeding Gabriel Boric, who concluded four years in office. The transfer of power took place at a ceremony held in the Chilean Senate in Valparaíso, approximately 120 … Read more

Chile’s New Conservative Shift: José Antonio Kast & the Legacy of Pinochet

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Santiago, Chile – Chile has entered a new political era with the inauguration of José Antonio Kast as president, marking the most conservative shift in the nation’s governance since the end of Augusto Pinochet’s military dictatorship in 1990. The election of Kast, a 60-year-old lawyer and founder of the Republican Party, signals a decisive turn … Read more

Disulfiram Implants: New Hope for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment in Chile | Clínica Pellet Chile

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The persistent challenge of alcohol employ disorder continues to demand innovative treatment approaches. In Chile, a recent study is generating considerable interest for its findings on the efficacy of disulfiram implants as a tool to support long-term abstinence. With approximately 34.6% of Chilean adults reporting alcohol consumption in the last month, and nearly half admitting … Read more

Lula Will Skip Chile Presidential Transition – Political Reasons Cited

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Santiago, Chile – In a shift of diplomatic plans, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will not attend the inauguration of Chilean President-elect José Antonio Kast. The decision, announced on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, comes as Kast prepares to assume the presidency, marking a significant moment in Chilean politics. Brazil will instead be represented … Read more

Teatro Cervantes de Los Ríos: $309 Millones para Cultura, Conciertos y Artes Escénicas Regionales

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Chile’s Teatro Regional Cervantes Secures Landmark Funding for Regional Arts Access Valdivia, Chile – The Teatro Regional Cervantes in the Los Ríos region of Chile has been awarded a significant boost in funding, securing an annual allocation of 309 million Chilean pesos (approximately $300,000 USD as of March 10, 2026) directly from the Ministry of … Read more