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, 2026Section
Chile News in English
Chile news in English from The Rio Times — Santiago politics, economy, copper markets and culture.
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
Argentina and Chile Defuse Strait of Magellan Flare-Up After General’s Podcast Claim
Argentina Chile Defuse: What happened: Argentina and Chile closed a diplomatic flap over the Strait of Magellan within three days.
August 29, 2026
Chile Markets: IPSA & the Peso
Chile IPSA: the index slipped 0.22% to 11,446 points on Friday as SQM fell and banks gained; the peso weakened...
August 29, 2026
Chile’s Colbún Reservoir Spills into the Maule River as Red Alert Hits the Region
Chile Colb Reservoir: What happened: The Colb n reservoir began a controlled spill into the Maule river after reaching 98...
August 28, 2026
Chile’s Travel Sale Starts Monday: Up to 60% Off Flights, Hotels and Packages
Chile's Travel Sale, organized by ACHET, runs three days from Monday, August 31, 2026, with discounts up to 60% on...
August 28, 2026
Chile Stocks Rebound While the Peso Slips Again
Chile's IPSA fell as a firm dollar pushed the peso weaker. Banks and retailers led the decline in a session...
August 28, 2026
Washington to Send Chile Tariff Exemptions Plan Within Two Weeks
Washington is expected to deliver a Chile tariff exemptions proposal within two weeks. The 12.5 percent charge hits salmon, fruit,...
August 28, 2026