Latin American Pulse for Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Latin American Pulse: Peru enters electoral blackout with 5 days to vote. Colombia's BanRep crisis deepens. Petrobras governance overhaul.
April 7, 2026Section
Chile News in English
Chile news in English from The Rio Times — Santiago politics, economy, copper markets and culture.
Chile’s Peso Firms As Copper Climbs; IPSA Notches Fresh Record
The Chilean peso opened near 937–938 per dollar, extending Monday’s late advance as copper prices firmed and the U.S. Dollar
November 11, 2025
Beyond Speeches: Latin America And Europe Wire Up Real Cooperation
Leaders from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the European Union used their Santa Marta gathering to push a simple idea
November 10, 2025
10 Key Chile Developments Last Week (November 1–8, 2025)
Chile entered the final campaign stretch with debates, polling gaps, and pocketbook issues front and center.
November 8, 2025
How 2026 Could Reprice Latin America’s Money: The Politics Behind The FX Moves
Wells Fargo’s currency strategists argue that Latin America is heading into a “second conservative wave,” with right- or center-right
November 7, 2025
Chile’s October Inflation Cools To 3.4%—Lowest Since April 2021, Raising Odds Of A December Rate Cut
Chile’s inflation cooled far more than expected in October, landing at 3.4% year over year—the lowest since April 2021
November 7, 2025
Chilean Peso and Stock Market Show Resilience Against Dollar Pressures
The Chilean peso exhibited resilience against the U.S. dollar on November 7, 2025, trading at approximately 943.67 CLP per USD
November 7, 2025
Chile Stocks Rebound As Copper Firms And Peso Steadies
Chilean equities advanced into Thursday morning, extending a mid-week rebound as copper prices held firm and the peso
November 6, 2025
“Chile’s Milei?” How Ex-YouTuber Johannes Kaiser Stormed the Presidential Race
Just weeks before Chile’s pivotal presidential election, the race has been upended by an unlikely force: Johannes Kaiser, a brash
November 5, 2025