Chile’s Communist Party Secures Presidential Bid as Jara Heads to November Election
On June 29, 2025, Chile held a key political event. Jeannette Jara, a lawyer and former labor minister, won the...
June 30, 2025Section
Chile News in English
Chile news in English from The Rio Times — Santiago politics, economy, copper markets and culture.
Surge in Crime Hits Chile Hard During Boric’s Leftist Government
Chile, once known for its safety, now faces a serious crime problem that costs the country $8.2 billion each year.
June 27, 2025
Unusual Snow and Storms Hit Chile’s Driest Desert, Disrupting Daily Life and Business
Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, saw rare snow and storms this week.
June 27, 2025
Chile’s IPSA Edges Up—Copper Strength and Rotational Flows Shape Winners and Losers
Chile’s S&P CLX IPSA index closed at 8,176.94 on June 26, 2025, gaining 0.44% over the last 24 hours, according...
June 27, 2025
Chilean Peso Holds Firm as Copper Strength and Technical Barriers Shape Market
The Chilean peso maintained its ground against the US dollar on June 26, 2025, closing at 931.74. Official exchange data...
June 27, 2025
Chile’s SQM Responds to Lithium Downturn with Largest Workforce Reduction in Years
Chilean mining company SQM, one of the world’s top lithium producers, is cutting about 5% of its workforce—roughly 400 jobs
June 26, 2025
Chile’s IPSA Stalls as Copper Surges, Market Rotates Toward Defensives
Chile’s S&P IPSA index ended June 25, 2025, at 8,140.84, down 0.09%, with the IGPA matching the decline. Trading volumes
June 26, 2025
Chilean Peso Holds Firm as Dollar Weakness and Technical Stasis Shape Market
The Chilean peso traded in a narrow range over the past 24 hours, as official data and technical charts confirm...
June 26, 2025
Chile’s IPSA Index Rallies Sharply as Technicals Signal Fresh Momentum
The S&P IPSA Index in Santiago delivered a strong advance on June 24, 2025, closing at 8,148.15 after a notable...
June 25, 2025