Human Rights Watch Urges Chile’s Congress to Stop Kast’s Security Reform
Human Rights Watch urged Chile's Congress to reject Kast's security reform, warning the new state of exception puts rights and...
September 1, 2026Section
Chile News in English
Chile news in English from The Rio Times — Santiago politics, economy, copper markets and culture.
Chile Imacec Sinks 1.5% in July as Mining Slump Hits Activity
Chile's Imacec fell 1.5% year-on-year in July 2026, the steepest setback in over three years, as mining sank 9.3% and...
September 1, 2026
Chile Markets: IPSA & the Peso
Chile's stock market fell Monday as the S&P IPSA dropped 1.14% to 11,315. Retailers led losses while the peso weakened...
September 1, 2026
Chile: Kast Refuses to Withdraw Security Reform, Cuts Ties With ‘King of the Trolls’
Chile security reform stays: Kast calls the state of exception non-negotiable, distances himself from 'troll king' Cerimedo, and bond markets...
August 31, 2026
Chile: Kast Approval Rebounds to 33.8 Percent as His Coalition Pushes Him to Negotiate
Kast approval rose to 33.8 percent in Chile's Pulso Ciudadano poll, with 54.4 percent disapproving, as Santiago offers mining tax...
August 31, 2026
Chile Clears Cruz Verde for Digital Medicine Sales on Mercado Libre
Chile's health institute cleared 13 Cruz Verde stores for digital medicine sales on Mercado Libre, covering non-prescription products only.
August 30, 2026
Chile Jobless Rate Hits 9.5% in May-July
Chile's jobless rate rose to 9.5% in the May to July 2026 moving quarter. That is a five-year high, and...
August 29, 2026
Chile Signs Strategic Minerals Pact as Codelco Output Falls 11%
Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru signed a strategic minerals declaration in Santiago. The same day, Codelco reported first-half copper output...
August 29, 2026
Chile’s Maule Red Alert: What Travelers and Expats Need to Know
Chile's Colbún reservoir began a controlled spill into the Maule river and SENAPRED holds the region on red alert. The...
August 29, 2026