US Envoy to Chile Clarifies Magellan Strait Remark
US Ambassador Brandon Judd says his Magellan Strait remark was taken out of context after Chile's foreign minister said Chile...
October 8, 2026Section
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Chile Imports Jump 13.5% as Diesel Bill Nearly Triples
Chile's imports rose 13.5% to US$8.54 billion in September as diesel purchases nearly tripled. The trade surplus of US$2.05 billion...
October 8, 2026
Chile Stocks Fall 1.5% as SQM Slides
Chile's IPSA fell 1.47% to 10,999.64 on 7 October as SQM and retailers slid and the peso weakened. September inflation...
October 7, 2026
Magellan Strait Ship Traffic Jumps Over 70%
Ship traffic through the Strait of Magellan rose over 70% in August and September as Panama Canal drought limits bite....
October 7, 2026
Chile Passes Rules on Police Use of Force
Chile's Senate passed rules on when police and soldiers may use force, 29 to 15 on 7 October. See what...
October 7, 2026
Chile Admits Not All Goods Regain Zero US Tariff
Chile's trade chief says not all exports will return to zero US tariffs. A 12.5% US surcharge now hits Chilean...
October 7, 2026
Chile Copper Strike Begins at Centinela Mine
About 709 Centinela miners in Chile began a legal strike on 7 October after mediation failed. What was offered and...
October 7, 2026
Chile Exports Top US$10 Billion in September
Chile's exports hit US$10.58 billion in September, up about 14%, and reach US$93.8 billion in nine months. Copper shipments were...
October 7, 2026
Who Runs Chile’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026
Who runs the Chile economy in 2026: President Kast, Finance Minister Quiroz, the central bank, Codelco, SQM, the big banks...
October 7, 2026