Chinese Automakers Reshape Chile’s Car Market
Chinese automakers and SUVs are reshaping Chile's car market, as BYD's record shipment shows electric and hybrid sales still lag...
September 6, 2026Section
Chile News in English
Chile news in English from The Rio Times — Santiago politics, economy, copper markets and culture.
Record Copper Prices Reshape Chile’s 2027 Budget
Chile copper price hit a record US$6.60 a pound this week, but the government's 2027 budget still assumes just US$5.37...
September 6, 2026
Chile Residency 2026, Visa Types, Costs and Timelines
Chile's Ley 21.325 sets the visa rules: temporary residence lasts up to two years, permanent residence follows 24 months, citizenship...
September 6, 2026
Kast Approval in Chile Hits Lowest Yet at 34%
Kast approval in Chile falls to 34% after six months. A shrinking economy and security concerns drive the drop. What...
September 5, 2026
Codelco Copper Output Audit Finds 2025 Overstatement
A Codelco copper output audit found 2025 production overstated by 26,875 tonnes. The company reported it to prosecutors, and no...
September 5, 2026
Fauna Primavera 2026 in Santiago, Chile: The Strokes, New Order and FKA twigs on November 26–28
Fauna Primavera 2026 runs November 26–28 at Santiago's Parque Ciudad Empresarial — The Strokes, New Order, FKA twigs, Johnny Marr,...
September 5, 2026
Chile Markets: IPSA & the Peso
Chile IPSA: chile stocks fell as the IPSA dropped 1.14% to 11,315.26, with SQM and retailers sliding while the peso...
September 5, 2026
Chile Supplies a Quarter of the World’s Copper. July Was a Bad Month.
Chile mines about 23% of the world's copper, more than any other country. July output fell 9.4% after deadly storms,...
September 4, 2026
Chile Reports Homicide Drop and 188 Fugitives Arrested
Chile's government reports a 17.2% homicide drop and 188 fugitives arrested, but opposition and prosecutors offer a mixed picture on...
September 4, 2026