Rappler's latest stories on Chile
Coronavirus turns Chile's middle classes into new poor
With high levels of debt and no state support, a significant number of the middle class in Chile are left in a vulnerable situation
Unemployment soars in Brazil due to virus
Brazil suffers a loss of 7.8 million jobs from March to May 2020, mainly affecting informal workers
No internet, no problem: Teachers in Chile take class to students
Approximately 70% of Dream House School's 101 pupils are Mapuche, an indigenous people who live in Chile and Argentina. Most don't own computers and even fewer have access to the internet.
Chile central bank predicts worst GDP fall in 35 years
The Central Bank of Chile predicts the country's gross domestic product would shrink by 5.5% to 7.5% in 2020
Pandemic shuts Earth's eyes on the skies
Scientists are unable to take advantage of the pristine skies over Chile's Atacama desert since late March, when its array of world-renowned observatories were shuttered
Virus spread 'still accelerating' in Brazil, Peru, Chile – WHO
With about 730,000 cases and more than 39,500 deaths from COVID-19 reported as of May 25, Latin America outpaces Europe and the United States in the number of daily infections
Chile digs thousands of graves for coronavirus surge
2,600 infections are registered in a 24-hour period
Chile asks IMF for $23.8-billion credit line
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva intends to recommend approval of Chile's request
Chile drought causing water shortage during virus crisis
Residents suffer from little to no water supply as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens in Chile
Chile blocks cruise ship with sick passengers over virus fears
The Zaandam, flying under the Dutch flag and operated by the Holland America group, looks for a place for its sick passengers to disembark before continuing on to its final destination – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Bolivia postpones election, Chile records 1st virus death
Chile suffers its first death from the virus as Latin American countries step up measures to fight the deadly disease
Chile calls state of catastrophe as Latin America fights virus
Cuba also records its first death and a slew of countries announce nighttime curfews as Latin America's lockdown widens
Armed gang steals $15 million in Chile airport heist
The gang arrived in the Santiago airport's cargo area aboard two vehicles, says police colonel Oscar Figueroa
Argentina, Chile confirm 1st coronavirus cases
The two new cases bring the total number in Latin America to 17, with Ecuador (7) and Mexico (5) the worst affected countries
U.S. suspects Russian interference in South America protests – report
The US State Department observes suspicious activity on Twitter during the period of the protests
Death toll rises to 29 in Chile protests
Demonstrators had gathered to protest on the last Friday of the year despite a heavy police presence
Violent clashes in new round of Chile protests
'We are going to continue in the struggle until Pinera gives in to the people's demands,' says one protester
Families homeless on Christmas after forest fire in Chilean port
Interior Minister Gonzalo Blumel says there are 'indications' the fire 'could be intentional'
Crashed Chile plane had emergency in 2016 – Air Force
The Air Force continues its probe into a Chilean Hercules C-130's crash, which killed all 21 passengers and 17 crew aboard
Chile starts identifying remains of plane crash victims
The remains are turned over to the local coroner's office for identification
Chile says no hope of survivors from missing plane
'The condition of the plane wreckage that was found makes it practically impossible that there are survivors from this air accident,' says Chile's Air Force chief
Rescuers search for Chilean plane missing near Antarctica
(UPDATED) The plane went missing while flying over the Drake Passage, a maritime route between South America and Antarctica frequently hit by some of the world's worst weather
Chile's president says police may have violated protocols
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera's statement comes after Amnesty International released a report denouncing a 'deliberate policy' of wounding protesters during the unrest that broke out last month, resulting in 22 deaths
Chile's president condemns police violence after 4 weeks of unrest
Furious Chileans are protesting social and economic inequality, and against an entrenched political elite that comes from a small number of the wealthiest families in the country, among other issues
Chile to vote on new constitution in response to protests
The current charter has been changed numerous times, but does not establish the state's responsibility to provide education and healthcare – two demands made by the millions of Chileans protesting
Chile to amend constitution, a key demand of protesters
The new constitution will be drafted by a body called a constituent assembly and then put to a referendum for ratification, says Interior Minister Gonzalo Blumel
Protests in Chile spread into wealthy Santiago neigborhoods
'We are living a level of violence and destruction never seen before,' says Providencia mayor Evelyn Matthei
Chile leader Pinera says he will not resign over protests
Prosecutors say 20 people have died in the unrest since protests began in Chile on October 20
Spain to host COP25 climate summit in December
'We are pleased to announce the COP Bureau has agreed that COP25 will take place from 2-13 December in Madrid,' says United Nations climate chief Patricia Espinosa
Chile says Spain offers to host COP climate summit
Chile's President Sebastian Pinera says Pedro Sanchez 'made a generous offer to host the COP25 summit in Madrid' on December 2-13
Crisis-wracked Chile pulls out as APEC, climate meet host
After more than 10 days of street protests, Chile has decided it is not in a position to host either the November 16-17 trade summit or the December 2-13 climate convention
Protesters take to the streets in Santiago, other Chilean cities
The skirmishes mark an 11th day of protests, which include water cannon and tear gas from police as well as rock-throwing by demonstrators
New clashes as embattled Chile president reshuffles cabinet
'Chile has changed and the government too has to change to confront these new challenges in these new times,' says Chilean President Sebastian Pinera, who replaced a third of his cabinet
Chile president lifts state of emergency, protests continue
(UPDATED) The decision to lift the state of emergency decree on October 28 comes after unpopular nighttime curfews ended Saturday
Chilean president vows cabinet reshuffle after week of protests
'I asked all ministers to resign in order to form a new government and to be able to respond to these new demands,' says Chilean President Sebastian Pinera
Over a million protesters demand Chile president's resignation
Chileans' pent-up anger spills over in the form of protests against a socio-economic structure that many feel has left them by the wayside
Child latest victim of Chile violence as strike begins
The news comes as a two-day strike called by the country's largest union begins despite Chile's President Sebastian Pinera announcing a package of social measures aimed at stemming protests
Chile president announces social measures to stem street violence
Apologizing to the nation for failing to anticipate the outbreak of social unrest, Pinera says his government 'received with humility and clarity the message Chileans have given us'
Chile death toll rises to 11, president extends emergency
(4th UPDATE) Santiago and 9 more of Chile's 16 regions are under a state of emergency, President Sebastian Pinera says, with troops deployed onto the streets for the first time since Augusto Pinochet's military dictatorship
3 dead in Chile protest violence
(UPDATED) Authorities announce a curfew after protesters set buses on fire, burned metro stations, and clashed with riot police following a hike in metro fares
Chile president declares state of emergency after violent protests
Attacks on metro stations forced the closure of the entire subway system, which is the key form of public transport in the congested and polluted capital
Venezuela opposition's Lopez leaves Chile embassy for Spanish consulate
Chile's foreign minister tweets: 'Lilian Tintori and Leopold Lopez – who are of Spanish descent – moved to the Spanish embassy. They made a personal decision.'
ICC president urges U.S. to join global criminal court
International Criminal Court president Chile Eboe-Osuji calls on the US to 'join her closest allies and friends at the table of the Rome Statute,' referring to the court's founding document
Chile orders Catholic Church to compensate ex-priest's victims
The court in Santiago orders the church to pay 100 million pesos – around $146,000 – to each of 3 of his victims
France, Spain demand release of detained journalists in Venezuela
Five foreign journalists, including two working for France's "Quotidien" television show and one from Spain's EFE news agency, have been arrested in Venezuela this week. Two more, from Chile, have been deported.
Chile accelerates transition to electric public transport
Within the next few decades, Santiago's entire public transport system will become electric
Chile archbishop remains silent over abuse cover-up claims
Santiago Archbishop Ricardo Ezzati uses his right not to answer questions about accusations he covered up the sexual abuse of minors
World court sinks Bolivia bid for sea access
'The court by 12 votes to 3 finds that the Republic of Chile did not undertake a legal obligation to negotiate a sovereign access for the... state of Bolivia,' says judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf of the International Court of Justice
Bolivian ex-presidents reject Morales amnesty offer
The International Court of Justice in The Hague is due to rule on Monday, October 1, on the case Bolivia brought in 2013 seeking to regain access to the Pacific Ocean
Chile's Bachelet picked to be U.N. rights chief
Michelle Bachelet – a two-time president who ranks among the world's most powerful women in politics – will step into a position that has drawn much controversy under Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein
