Chile Mayors Fight Cut That Stops New Santiago Train Short of the Centre
Chile's state railway shelved the tunnel taking the Santiago-Melipilla train into central Santiago. Eight mayors want it back.
September 28, 2026Section
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Chile’s Environmental Judges Step Aside in Barrick Mine Case After Leak
Chile's Environmental Tribunal lost all three judges in the Barrick El Alto case after the court website posted a ruling...
September 28, 2026
Chile Raids Target First Local Cell of Brazil’s PCC Crime Gang
Police hit the first PCC cell in Chile on 28 September, raiding six homes and eight prisons to target 24...
September 28, 2026
Chile Mourns Police Officer Shot Dead by Man Freed After Bribery Arrest
A Chile police officer was shot dead on patrol in Santiago by a man freed after a bribery arrest in...
September 28, 2026
Chile’s Ex-President Gabriel Boric Explained
Who is Gabriel Boric? Chile's youngest president left office in March 2026. His record, the scandals, his new foundation and...
September 28, 2026
Who Is Chile’s President? José Antonio Kast Explained
Who is Chile's president in 2026? José Antonio Kast won the December 2025 runoff with 58.17% and took office on...
September 28, 2026
Nicky Jam Monticello 2026: Bohemio Tour Plays Near Santiago, Chile, 5 December
Nicky Jam Monticello 2026: the Bohemio Tour reaches the Gran Arena near Santiago, Chile, on Saturday 5 December. Seats from...
September 28, 2026
Jorja Smith Santiago 2026: Two Caupolicán Nights in Chile on 3 and 4 November
Jorja Smith Santiago 2026: the British R&B singer plays Teatro Caupolicán in Chile on 3 and 4 November, with tickets...
September 28, 2026
Atarashii Gakko Santiago 2026: First Chile Show at Caupolicán on 3 December
Atarashii Gakko Santiago 2026: the Japanese quartet plays Teatro Caupolicán in Chile on 3 December at 9 p.m., with tickets...
September 28, 2026