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, 2025Section
Chile News in English
Chile news in English from The Rio Times — Santiago politics, economy, copper markets and culture.
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
Chile’s Job Market Improves Slightly, Women and Regions Face Challenges
Chile’s unemployment rate dropped to 8.0% between November 2024 and January 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE)....
March 1, 2025
Massive Blackout Leaves 98% of Chile Without Power, Halts Daily Life and Key Events
A nationwide blackout on Tuesday plunged 98% of Chile's population into darkness disrupting daily life transportation. Analysis from The Rio...
February 26, 2025