Chile declares agricultural emergency in south central zone after severe storms
In a press conference, Minister of Agriculture Esteban Valenzuela announced, "A state of agricultural emergency has been decreed in the...
June 27, 2023Section
Chile News in English
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Chile hit by torrential rains, resulting in casualties and disruption
Torrential rains in central Chile since Thursday (22nd) have left thousands of Chileans isolated or affected by the severe weather...
June 26, 2023
Torrential rains in Chile cause casualties, isolated communities, and flooding
Heavy rainfall in central-southern Chile has resulted in two fatalities, with three people reported missing.
June 25, 2023
Chile provides more than US$240 million to improve food security
According to Agriculture Minister Esteban Valenzuela, Chile has announced an investment of 198 billion pesos (approximately US$243.3 million) to strengthen...
June 24, 2023
25th extension of the state of emergency and militarization in the southern regions of Chile approved by the Senate
The Senate of Chile voted in favor of extending the state of emergency and military deployment in the southern areas...
June 21, 2023
Chile announces US$1B fund for green hydrogen industry development
The Chilean government has unveiled a US$1 billion fund to foster the green hydrogen industry, aiming to secure US$12.5 billion...
June 21, 2023
Chilean Central Bank reduces 2023 GDP growth estimate
The Central Bank of Chile (BCCh) has revised its 2023 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection in its recent Monetary...
June 20, 2023
Chile’s Central Bank retains interest rate at 11.25% to curb inflation
Today, Chile's Central Bank has decided to keep the monetary policy interest rate (MPR) at 11.25% through a split vote,...
June 20, 2023
Chile faces surge in respiratory viruses, putting strain on healthcare system
Chile is confronting a healthcare crisis brought about by an increase in respiratory viruses, including the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV),...
June 17, 2023