Chile
Chileans to vote on new constitution in April
Voters in Chile will decide in April whether they want a new constitution, as President Sebastian Pinera heeds one of the demands…
Photo Story: Anti-government protests in Chile
A demonstrator dressed as Santa Claus confronts riot police during an anti-government protest at Plaza Italia in Santiago, Chile. Chile has been…
UK provides military assistance in search for missing Chilean Air Force aircraft
A British A400M aircraft has been deployed from the Falkland Islands in the search for missing Chilean Air Force aircraft. A Chilean…
Floating debris found of missing Chilean plane
Chilean officials say they have located debris believed to be from an air force plane that went missing on Monday. They said…
Warning democracy at risk in Chile as violence spikes
Chilean lawmakers agreed late on Wednesday to fast-track reforms to beef up security, warning that a resurgence in violence and vandalism was…
Hundreds of Chileans blinded by police in protests
The principle medical organization in Chile announced that well over 200 people have lost their sight, either partially or completely, due to…
Protesters in Chile burn university, loot church
Around 75,000 people took to the streets in Santiago on Friday as part of ongoing anti-government protests in Chile. Local press reported…
Photo Story: Forest fire outside Santiago, Chile
An airtanker drops water to extinguish a fire on the slopes of San Cristobal hill in Santiago, Chile, 05 November 2019 (issued…
Chile’s President Pinera insists he won’t resign
Speaking to the BBC's South America correspondent, Katy Watson, Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera has said he will not resign despite the mass…
Cost of damages in Chile unrest surpasses $1bn
The government of Chile says the damage caused by weeks of unrest has surpassed $1bn. Two international summits, due to be held…
Chile cancels climate and Apec summits amid mass protests
Chile has pulled out of hosting two major international summits, including a UN climate change conference, as anti-government protests continue. President Sebastián…
Anti-government protests in Chile continue
A demonstrator waves a flag next to a fire during protests against the Government of Sebastian Pinera, in Santiago, Chile, on the…