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The stories that matter most today. Updated Nov 5, 8:30 PM ET.
Chile Food Giant Eyes US$540M Salmon BuyChile's Agrosuper is negotiating to buy Blumar's salmon business for up to US$540 million, but the preliminary memorandum is non-binding.
Thu 12:56 AM ET
- US Says Deportations Will Continue
The US Homeland Security chief said deportations will continue a day after Democrats won the House, and Latin America feels it first.
Thu 2:55 AM ET
- Codelco Overstated Copper by 42,000 Tonnes
Codelco's chair told shareholders the state miner overstated copper output by more than 42,000 tonnes across 2024 and 2025, and called the facts serious.
Thu 1:55 PM ET
- Chile Prosecutors to Summon Ex-Codelco Chair
Prosecutors in Chile will summon ex-Codelco chair Máximo Pacheco over a 27,000-tonne copper overcount at one of the world's largest miners.
Thu 2:59 AM ET
- Chile Frees Pinochet Agent on Sentence Cut
A Pinochet agent jailed for 1987 kidnappings is free after a 19-month sentence cut, and the families' court petition failed, pressuring President Kast.
Thu 3:01 AM ET
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Chile Food Giant Eyes US$540M Salmon Buy
Agrosuper and Blumar signed a memorandum on a US$540 million salmon deal in Chile. See the terms, the...
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Spanish Band Mägo de Oz Plays Santiago on 19 and 20 March
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