Chile’s External Debt Climbs to 76.4% of GDP as Private Sector Risk Grows
According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Chile, the country's external debt decreased to $246.9 billion in...
March 12, 2025Section
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Chilean Peso Stabilizes at 935.45 Against Dollar Amid Economic Headwinds
The Chilean peso traded at 935.45 against the US dollar on March 12, 2025, showing slight weakness compared to recent...
March 12, 2025
Property Conflict Forces Allende’s Granddaughter From Chilean Defense Ministry
The Chilean government announced Monday that Defense Minister Maya Fernández Allende has resigned amid growing controversy over a failed state...
March 11, 2025
Chile’s Copper Production Dips in January While Escondida Defies Trend
Chile's copper production declined by 2.1% year-on-year to 426,900 tonnes in January 2025, according to the Chilean National Bureau of...
March 11, 2025
Chile’s Inflation Eases to 4.7% in February, Central Bank Likely to Hold Rates
Chile's inflation rate decreased to 4.7% in February 2025, the National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported last Friday
March 10, 2025
SQM Posts Record Sales but Suffers $404 Million Loss Amid Lithium Price Drop
Sociedad Química y Minera (SQM), Chile’s leading non-metallic mining company and the world’s second-largest lithium producer, reported a $404 million...
March 6, 2025
Chile’s Interior Minister Resigns, Fueling Speculation of Presidential Run
Carolina Toha, Chile’s Interior Minister, resigned on Tuesday outside the presidential palace in Santiago, sparking speculation about her potential candidacy...
March 5, 2025
Chilean Government Spending Surges 11.8% in Early 2025
The Chilean Budget Office (Dipres) released its first public sector budget execution report for 2025, revealing a significant 11.8% increase...
March 4, 2025
Chile’s Economic Activity Surpasses Forecasts for Fourth Consecutive Month
Chile’s economic activity exceeded expectations in January 2025, marking the fourth straight month of growth and the longest streak of...
March 3, 2025