Mob Attack Closes Puente Alto Cesfam 16 Oct
A mob damaged a public clinic in Puente Alto, Chile, on 15 October after an eviction protest. Here is what...
October 16, 2026Section
Chile News in English
Chile news in English from The Rio Times — Santiago politics, economy, copper markets and culture.
Chile Security and Crime Explained 2026
Chile security explained: homicide trend, gangs, police and army, hotspots, safer areas and travel safety tips for US visitors in...
October 16, 2026
Foo Fighters Santiago Concert 2027 Guide
Foo Fighters Santiago: the band plays Parque Estadio Nacional on Sunday 28 February 2027. Tickets start at about US$66 on...
October 16, 2026
Copper in Latin America 2026: Mines, Prices and Politics
Chile and Peru mine a third of the world's copper, and prices hit US$6.66 a pound on 9 October. Who...
October 16, 2026
Chile Electricity Bills Set to Fall 4.3%
Chile electricity bills will fall an average 4.3% from January 2027, the government says, though three southern regions face increases.
October 16, 2026
BHP Sues Chile Mine Union Over Stoppages
BHP sues Chile mine union for about US$8.58 million over four shifts of stoppages at its Spence copper mine in...
October 16, 2026
Lithium in Latin America 2026: Inside the Lithium Triangle
The lithium triangle of Chile, Argentina and Bolivia holds about 43% of known lithium. Who owns it, who mines it...
October 16, 2026
Maickel Villegas Rodríguez Profile: What the Court Found
A profile of Maickel Villegas Rodríguez, the first man convicted at trial in the Ronald Ojeda case: what the Chilean...
October 16, 2026
Antofagasta Board Adds BHP Veteran in Chile
The Antofagasta board named former BHP executive Carlos Ávila as a director on 15 October, a hire copper investors in...
October 16, 2026