Chile’s Michelle Bachelet Quits the Race for UN Secretary-General
Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet has abandoned her bid to lead the United Nations after a heavy defeat in a...
September 20, 2026Section
Chile News in English
Chile news in English from The Rio Times — Santiago politics, economy, copper markets and culture.
Miss Monique Santiago Show Set for Espacio Riesco, Chile, on 2 October 2026
Miss Monique Santiago: the Ukrainian DJ plays Espacio Riesco on Friday 2 October 2026. Tickets, prices in US dollars, times...
September 19, 2026
Foro de las Artes 2026 in Santiago, Chile: 30+ Free Events, 1–30 October
Foro de las Artes 2026 brings more than 30 free concerts, shows and exhibitions to Santiago, Chile, from 1–30 October....
September 19, 2026
Bernarda Vera Case: Chile Report Finds 14-Month Delay Under Boric
The Bernarda Vera case: a Chilean report says 14 months passed before key evidence reached a judge. What is verified,...
September 19, 2026
Babcock Pitches Hybrid Navy to Chile with Arrowhead 140
Babcock's marine chief pitched Chile a hybrid navy: a crewed Arrowhead 140 frigate leading uncrewed ships, as Chile weighs replacing...
September 19, 2026
Chile’s Market Shuts for Fiestas Patrias as the Peso Ends the Week Weaker
Santiago was shut on Friday 18 September for Fiestas Patrias. The last IPSA close was 11,381.18, and the offshore peso...
September 19, 2026
Maratón de Viña Starts at 7 a.m. in Reñaca, Chile on 4 October 2026
The Maratón de Viña runs on 4 October 2026 from the first sector of Playa de Reñaca, over 10K, 21K...
September 18, 2026
Oktoberfest Malloco Runs 9 to 11 October 2026 in Peñaflor, Chile
Oktoberfest Malloco returns to the Centro de Eventos Munich from 9 to 11 October 2026, with Los Vásquez closing and...
September 18, 2026
Chile’s Presidency Ordered Millions of Pesos of Meat While Preaching Austerity
Purchase orders from Chile's presidency totalled 264 million pesos in twelve days, most of it meat under framework contracts. A...
September 18, 2026