Chile’s Kast Retreats on Security Reform After Cross-Party Revolt
Chile's government downgraded the Kast security reform to a 30-day Senate urgency after cross-party attacks, opening a window to negotiate...
August 25, 2026Section
Chile News in English
Chile news in English from The Rio Times — Santiago politics, economy, copper markets and culture.
Copper Record Lifts Chile as Price Hits US$6.59 a Pound
Copper hit a record US$6.59/lb on the LME in the week to 14 August 2026, a copper record Chile exporters...
August 25, 2026
Chile Employer Contribution Rises to 3.5% of Wages From August
The Chile employer contribution rose to 3.5% of taxable wages with August 2026 payrolls, fully employer-paid, and will keep climbing...
August 25, 2026
Statkraft Chile Fills Los Lagos Reservoir, Eyes 2027 Start
Statkraft Chile filled the Los Lagos reservoir in southern Chile, a key step toward commercial operation in 2027, despite community...
August 25, 2026
Chile and US Open Tariff Talks in Santiago
Chile and the US held high-level tariff talks in Santiago on 24 August 2026 to seek solutions to the 12.5%...
August 25, 2026
Chile Markets: IPSA & the Peso
Chile's IPSA index rose 1.76% to 11,538 on Monday, while the peso firmed to 912.82 per dollar. SQM, Cencosud and...
August 25, 2026
Chile’s Long-Term Borrowing Costs Hit an 18-Month High as Growth Stalls
Chile's long-term interest rate swaps hit an 18-month high. The Finance Ministry aims to make Chile a regional financial hub....
August 24, 2026
Chile’s Kast Defends Security Reform Amid ‘Illiberal’ Criticism
Chile's President Kast rejects 'illiberal' label, open to changes. Poll shows 51% want reform withdrawn. Learn what's next.
August 24, 2026
Chile Copper Production Is Stuck at Its 2004 Level
Chile copper production is stuck at its 2004 level, with 21 years of stagnation. A court ruling preserved tax invariability,...
August 24, 2026