Chile Water Utility Stakes Sale Could Raise US$150 Million
Chile's government is studying a sale of the state's minority stakes in water utilities Aguas Andinas, Esval and Essbio for...
August 3, 2026Section
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Chile May Sell Water Utility Stake, Losing Veto Power
Chile sold its water utilities years ago but kept about 5% of each. That Chile water utility stake carries a...
August 3, 2026
Latin American Films Dominate Locarno Festival 2026
The Locarno Film Festival runs 5-15 August 2026 with at least 3 Latin American titles in competition, from Brazil and...
August 2, 2026
Atacama Lithium: US$3 Billion Plan to End Freshwater Use
Atacama lithium faces a water test as Novandino’s US$3bn Salar Futuro plan uses direct extraction to run the Chilean salt...
August 2, 2026
Chile Jobless Rate Holds 9.4% in Q2
Chile unemployment held at 9.4% in April-June 2026, a near five-year high, as informal work surged to 27%. See why...
July 31, 2026
Antarctica Cruise Deal Brings Chinese Tourists Through Chile in 2026-27
Antarctica cruise operator Antarctica21 secures a charter with Mulin Youhao to fly Chinese luxury travelers to the Antarctic Peninsula and...
July 31, 2026
Bamba Festival Lands in Santiago With Juanes and Pan-Latin Giants
The first Bamba Festival hits Santiago on Oct 24-25, 2026, at Parque O'Higgins. A guide for expats and digital nomads...
July 31, 2026
South Korea, Chile Agree to Modernize Trade Deal
South Korea and Chile agreed to modernize their two-decade-old trade deal on July 30, 2026, prioritizing critical-mineral supply chains for...
July 31, 2026Chile Venezuela Relations Resume with Consular First Step
Chile Venezuela relations are resuming after a two-year break, starting with consular ties, President Kast said - a gradual step,...
July 31, 2026