Unemployment rate in Chile stands at 8.5%, registering eighth consecutive annual increase
The unemployment rate in Chile has recorded its eighth consecutive yearly increase, growing by 0.7% over the last year, though...
July 28, 2023Section
Chile News in English
Chile news in English from The Rio Times — Santiago politics, economy, copper markets and culture.
Poverty in Chile drops to three-decade low
Chile's poverty rate fell to 6.5% in 2022—a three-decade low and a 4.2-point drop from 2020, per the Casen survey....
July 28, 2023
Chilean Copper Commission announces revised price forecast for 2023
The Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco) has announced a revised forecast for the average price of copper in 2023, reducing it...
July 27, 2023
Expected decline in inflation and monetary policy interest rate in Chile
Chile's financial market participants estimate that the nation's inflation will reduce to 3.2% within a year, a significant decrease from...
July 26, 2023
Projections show Peruvian agricultural export growth potential to surpass Chile by 2027
Peru's Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) has analyzed data predicting a possible surge in its agricultural exports surpassing...
July 24, 2023
Chile announces US$5.882 billion in infrastructure investment for 2023
Chile plans to invest US$5.882 billion in its infrastructure in 2023, stated Jessica López, the Minister of Public Works.
July 20, 2023
Chilean President criticizes U.S. sanctions against Cuba and Venezuela
During the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Brussels, Chilean President Gabriel...
July 18, 2023
Chile mandates masks in schools amid rise in respiratory viruses
In response to a significant outbreak of the syncytial virus and an uptick in seasonal respiratory diseases, the Chilean Government...
July 18, 2023
Agreement between Chile and the European Investment Bank to support energy transition
Chile recently formalized a partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to propel the country's transition to cleaner energy, as...
July 18, 2023