Chile’s Foreign Workforce Unemployment Climbs to 8% in Late 2024
Chile’s National Statistics Institute (INE) reported an 8% unemployment rate among foreign residents during October-December 2024, marking a 1.1-point annual...
February 5, 2025Section
Chile News in English
Chile news in English from The Rio Times — Santiago politics, economy, copper markets and culture.
Chile’s Pension Reform: Balancing Individual Freedom and Social Security
Chile's Congress has approved a landmark pension reform marking a significant shift in the country's retirement system. Analysis from The...
January 30, 2025
Economic Slowdown Prompts Military Spending Reduction in Chile
Chile's government has announced a significant budget cut for its armed forces in 2025. The Chilean Army and Navy will...
January 29, 2025
Chile’s Response to Trump’s Tariff Threats
Chile's government has launched a rapid response to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on copper imports
January 29, 2025
Chile’s Lithium Production Surge in 2025: A Market-Shaping Forecast
Chile's state copper commission, Cochilco, predicts a significant boost in the country's lithium production. The forecast projects output to reach...
January 23, 2025
Chile Maintains ‘A-‘ Rating: Fitch Affirms Economic Stability
Fitch Ratings has maintained Chile's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at 'A-' with a stable outlook. Analysis from The Rio...
January 23, 2025
Latam Airlines and Aerolíneas Argentinas Announce Historic Codeshare Agreement
LATAM Airlines Group and Aerolíneas Argentinas have announced a groundbreaking codeshare agreement. The partnership, set to launch in February 2025,...
January 22, 2025
Chile’s Green Hydrogen Boom Fuels 68% Surge in Foreign Investment
Chile's foreign investment soared by 68% in 2024 reaching a record $56.234 billion the Chilean government announced. Analysis from The...
January 22, 2025
Javier Milei Named Most Influential Leader for 2024 by Chilean Business Leaders
The Economic Confidence Index for December, produced by Deloitte and Cadem, reveals that 46% of Chilean business leaders view Argentine...
January 20, 2025