Chile

A Pro-Pinochet Presidential Candidate Threatens To Swing Chile To The Far Right

José Antonio Kast has drawn comparisons to both Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro. On Sunday, he could become Chile's next president.
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Chile's President Signs Same-Sex Marriage Bill Into Law After Historic Vote

President Sebastián Piñera said the legislation “will allow all children with a papa and mama, with two papas or with two mamas to have the same rights.”
By AP

Dog-Height Dinosaur Species Had Slashing Tail That Was Anything But Cute

Fossils found in Chile showed the species had a “really unusual weapon” in its tail, said scientists.
By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP

This Desert May Contain Secrets To Avoiding Climate Famine

A landmark new study of plant life in one of the world’s driest places could yield new drought-resistant crops — if mining for electric vehicle batteries doesn't destroy the ecosystems first.
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BTS Fans Fire Back At Chilean Comedy Show For Demeaning Depiction Of Koreans

In a racist segment, the show "Mi Barrio" mocked the Korean language and associated BTS with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
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COVID-19 Now On All 7 Continents As Antarctica Reports First Cases

Chile reported 36 positive coronavirus tests at its Gen. Bernardo O’Higgins Riquelme research base.
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Chile Canceling The Global Climate Summit Is A Dark Omen

If political instability is throwing off United Nations climate talks now, what will the next few decades look like?
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Protests, Looting Erupt In Chile Despite New Cabinet

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has attempted to assure the country he has heard calls for greater equality and improved social services.
By AP

One Million Chileans Jam Capital In Protest Against Government

“All of Chile is marching here,” said the mayor of Santiago.
By Eva Vergara, AP

U.S. Beats Chile To Advance To Knockout Round Of World Cup

Carli Lloyd scored a pair of goals, helping the American women's soccer team shut out Chile 3-0.
By Anne M. Peterson, AP