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The stories that matter most today. Updated Nov 11, 10:30 AM ET.
Chile Truckers’ Strike Goes On as Talks FailTalks between Chile’s government and striking truckers ended without a deal on 10 November, and the strike continues nationwide over fuel prices.
Tue 1:30 PM ET
- Chile Builder Besalco Wins Credit Upgrade
Chilean builder Besalco was upgraded to A+ as mining now drives earnings, while its housing arm recovers amid a Constitutional Court fight over building rules.
Tue 1:04 PM ET
- Chile Says US$10 Billion at Codelco Was Poor
Chile's minister Daniel Mas says more than US$10 billion of Codelco's investments did not lift output, which will end 2026 near 1.2 million tonnes.
Wed 4:59 AM ET
- Chile Economists Weigh 90-Day Fuel Cap
Chile wants to cap each fuel price rise at US$0.02 (20 pesos) a litre for 90 days.
Tue 1:30 PM ET
- Falabella Profit Rises 18% in Third Quarter
Chilean retail group Falabella reported third-quarter net income of US$196 million, up 18%, and revenue up 9.6% to US$3.52 billion.
Wed 4:45 AM ET
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Chile Senator Targets State Oil Firm Profits
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Chile Truckers’ Strike Goes On as Talks Fail
Chile’s truckers’ strike goes on after talks with the government failed on 10 November; a 40-peso (US$0.04) fuel...
Chile Economists Weigh 90-Day Fuel Cap
Chile wants to limit each fuel price rise to 20 pesos (US$0.02) a litre for 90 days. Economists...
Chile Builder Besalco Wins Credit Upgrade
Chile's Besalco won an A+ bond rating as mining drives earnings, with sales at US$696 million. Housing recovers...
Chile Drops Supermarket Collusion Probe
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Chile’s Lower House Backs 2027 Budget Plan
Chile’s lower house approved the 2027 budget bill 80 to 63 on 9 November. Line-by-line votes run through...