June 7, 2025
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    Latin America

    Chavista Regime Cracks Down on Black Market Dollar Handlers 124nf

  • Latin America

    CFK to Run for Buenos Aires Provincial Legislature 6h4n1

  • Laura Sarabia
    Politics

    Colombia Among Five Nations Elected to UN Security Council for 2026-2027 Term 5g4b4d

  • National

    Chilean Comptroller Issues New Guidelines for Investigating Sick Leave Misuse in Public Sector k1x6t

  • Business

    Canadian Life and Health Insurers Hit Record $128 Billion in Payouts Amid Soaring Demand 2v39p

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Chilean Comptroller Issues New Guidelines for Investigating Sick Leave Misuse in Public Sector 1j1v1g

The Chilean Comptroller General’s Office (CGR) has issued detailed instructions for investigating public officials suspected of abusing sick leave, amid [...]
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China Grants Visa-Free Entry to Five Latin American Countries in Landmark Policy Shift 671p34

Policy seen as strategic move to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties with the region China has begun offering visa-free [...]

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Chavista Regime Cracks Down on Black Market Dollar Handlers 4x184h

Latin America
Venezuelan authorities arrested 15 men and 10 women for their alleged involvement in manipulating the black market dollar, impacting the economy. The suspects, including operators, managers, liquidity providers, developers, programmers, and payment receivers, handled 18 [...]

CFK to Run for Buenos Aires Provincial Legislature 5z6o46

Latin America
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced Monday she will seek a seat in the Buenos Aires Provincial Legislature in the Sept. 7 elections, representing La Matanza and other southern districts on the [...]
Latin America

China Grants Visa-Free Entry to Five Latin American Countries in Landmark Policy Shift 671p34

Business

Bolivian Energy Minister Apologizes for Fuel Delays as Weather Disrupts Supply Chain 4xsl

Latin America

U.S. Issues Security Alert for Travelers to Brazil Amid Crime Concerns u42c

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Chavista Regime Cracks Down on Black Market Dollar Handlers 4x184h

Latin America
Venezuelan authorities arrested 15 men and 10 women for their alleged involvement in manipulating the black market dollar, impacting the economy. The suspects, including operators, managers, liquidity providers, developers, programmers, and payment receivers, handled 18 [...]

CFK to Run for Buenos Aires Provincial Legislature 5z6o46

Latin America
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced Monday she will seek a seat in the Buenos Aires Provincial Legislature in the Sept. 7 elections, representing La Matanza and other southern districts on the [...]
Politics

Colombia Among Five Nations Elected to UN Security Council for 2026-2027 Term 52229

Politics

Falkland’s Legislative Assembly Celebrates Overseas Territories Day 434o1g

Business

Bolivian Energy Minister Apologizes for Fuel Delays as Weather Disrupts Supply Chain 4xsl

Canadian Life and Health Insurers Hit Record $128 Billion in Payouts Amid Soaring Demand 26z44

Coverage reaches nearly 30 million Canadians as industry sees double-digit surge in claims and contributions Canada’s life and health insurance [...]
Bolivia's Hydrocarbons and Energy Minister Alejandro Gallardo

Bolivian Energy Minister Apologizes for Fuel Delays as Weather Disrupts Supply Chain 4xsl

Bolivia’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Alejandro Gallardo, issued a public apology on Friday for ongoing delays in fuel deliveries [...]

Brazil Recognized Once Again as Free of FMD Without Vaccination 352x2i

Brazil has officially been recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health for the second straight year as free of [...]

Fuel Shortages Grip Bolivia Amid Strikes and Port Delays 40q25

A growing fuel shortage is straining cities across Bolivia, as a combination of labor strikes and port delays disrupts gasoline [...]

Chilean Pisco Moves Closer to World Heritage Status with UNESCO Recognition 4s5w2

The Chilean Pisco Viticultural Cultural Landscape has been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List, marking a major step toward its potential [...]

Business

Canadian Life and Health Insurers Hit Record $128 Billion in Payouts Amid Soaring Demand 26z44

Coverage reaches nearly 30 million Canadians as industry sees double-digit surge in claims and contributions Canada’s life and health insurance sector delivered a record-breaking $128 billion in benefits in 2023, marking a 13% increase from […] 5xo4b

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Latin America

U.S. Issues Security Alert for Travelers to Brazil Amid Crime Concerns u42c

The U.S. Embassy in Brazil has issued a heightened security advisory urging American citizens to exercise increased caution when traveling throughout the country, citing high levels of violent crime, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and assault. […]

Smoking Ban
Lifestyle

Announces Ban on Smoking on Beaches and Other Open Spaces 1k193j

will implement a nationwide smoking ban in public places frequented by children, effective July 1, 2025, Health and Family Minister Catherine Vautrin announced Friday, ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Saturday. In South […]

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A remote surveillance project to be implemented by 66 communities 1k1e64

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Ben Anson/ The Santiago Times Staff Sixty-six communities will install a remote surveillance project. The system will have 1,000 cameras throughout the country, which will be installed throughout the year. They are currently operating in [...]

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Here’s your chance to discover the value of an MBA in South America and beyond! the virtual of South America-based Chicago Booth alumni on Thursday, 12th November, in Santiago, Chile (14:00), to learn [...]
National

COVID-19: Over 68% of parents won’t allow their children return to school, shows Chilean survey 1h4co

Andrew Mendez/The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – More than 68 percent of parents say they will not allow their children to attend classes this academic year due to coronavirus fears, according to a survey [...]
Technology

Sony reveals first look of PlayStation5 721u3e

TOKYO – Sony has finally revealed the form factor of the PlayStation 5, an ultra futuristic robot white machine, with gliding lines and a black central stratum. The Japanese tech giant hosted an online event Thursday [...]
Technology

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram disable Trump’s campaign video, citing copyright complaints 626d5v

WASHINGTON – Twitter Inc, Facebook Inc and Instagram disabled President Donald Trump’s campaign tribute video to George Floyd on their platforms over the weekend, citing copyright complaints. The clip, which shows photos and videos of [...]

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Laura Sarabia
Politics

Colombia Among Five Nations Elected to UN Security Council for 2026-2027 Term 52229

Colombia was elected Tuesday to serve a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council, ing Bahrain, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia, and Liberia as incoming non-permanent for the 2026–2027 period. Elected by […]

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Latin America

China Grants Visa-Free Entry to Five Latin American Countries in Landmark Policy Shift 671p34

Policy seen as strategic move to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties with the region China has begun offering visa-free entry to citizens of five Latin American countries for the first time, in a move […]

Overseas Territories Day
Politics

Falkland’s Legislative Assembly Celebrates Overseas Territories Day 434o1g

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly ed fellow British Overseas Territories in celebrating Overseas Territories Day on 2 June 2025, highlighting the strength, diversity, and common values that unite the UK’s territories across the globe. In […]

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Business

Canadian Life and Health Insurers Hit Record $128 Billion in Payouts Amid Soaring Demand 26z44

Coverage reaches nearly 30 million Canadians as industry sees double-digit surge in claims and contributions Canada’s life and health insurance sector delivered a record-breaking $128 billion in benefits in 2023, marking a 13% increase from […]

Business

Anti-vaccine mandate protests spread across the country, crippling Canada-U.S. trade x4b2d

Federal ministers warned Wednesday that anti-vaccine mandate protests at two key Canada-U.S. border crossings have the potential to seriously disrupt the flow of goods in the days to come. Speaking to reporters at a press […]

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Rio de Janeiro
Latin America

U.S. Issues Security Alert for Travelers to Brazil Amid Crime Concerns u42c

The U.S. Embassy in Brazil has issued a heightened security advisory urging American citizens to exercise increased caution when traveling throughout the country, citing high levels of violent crime, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and assault. […]

Smoking Ban
Lifestyle

Announces Ban on Smoking on Beaches and Other Open Spaces 1k193j

will implement a nationwide smoking ban in public places frequented by children, effective July 1, 2025, Health and Family Minister Catherine Vautrin announced Friday, ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Saturday. In South […]

Lime Riders Roll Past 7 Million Rides in Santiago
National

Lime Riders Roll Past 7 Million Rides in Santiago as Company Refocuses on Proper Parking and Tidiness 3k3j2z

Lime, the world’s leading provider of shared electric vehicles, announced that riders in Santiago have officially sured 7 million lifetime trips on its e-scooters and e-bikes. Lime launched in Santiago in November 2018 as the […]

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No (Facebook) news to read in Australia 3b433s

How could China defeat COVID-19? 246e3r

Agriculture: Rooted in Racism 4m6c13

We Need to Slow down and Reconnect with Our Ocean for the Future of the Planet 3c6u6o

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Beyond the Mountains: What Chile Can Teach the World About Cultural and Economic Renewal 2zi3a

The Monsalve Case: Political Shockwaves in Chile Over Ex-Undersecretary’s Release 4s4k5s

Strengthening Global Security: International Partnerships that are Changing the Security Landscape in South America 6a7341

Spending the 10% and weaning off government hand-outs 2u4x4t

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Lionel Messi

Messi Returns to Argentina Squad Ahead of World Cup Qualifier Against Chile 1ym3h

Sports
Lionel Messi has reed Argentina’s national team ahead of its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, marking his return to international duty after a seven-month hiatus. The 37-year-old forward arrived at the national training facility [...]
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona

Maradona Case: Mistrial declared – all back to square one 6h319

Lifestyle
The proceedings against most of the medical team treating former Argentine football legend Diego Maradona in the days leading up to his death ended up in a mistrial Thursday, Justices Maximiliano Savarino and Verónica [...]
Sports

New Zealand Names U-20 Men’s Squad for June Friendlies Against FIFA World Cup Hosts Chile 1m2r4m

New Zealand has announced a 21-player squad for its U-20 men’s football friendlies against 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup hosts Chile, set to take place in the Santiago Metropolitan Region in early June. Head [...]
Featured

Chile hires Lasarte as coach ahead of World Cup qualifiers 6r4125

Martín Lasarte has been hired to coach Chile’s national soccer team, replacing Reinaldo Rueda. The Chilean soccer federation said the deal with the 59-year-old Lasarte will be extended if the team qualifies for next year’s [...]
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#K2Winter2021: Chilean climber JP Mohar and his team gone missing during expedition in Pakistan 4n2h31

Nek Amal Utmani The Santiago Times Correspondent ISLAMABAD – A search operation has been launched to find Chile’s JP Mohars, Iceland John Soori, and Pakistan’s Muhammad Ali Sadpara. They went missing during their attempt to conquer [...]