Dogs, turtle and snail receive blessings in churches Pets from dogs to turtles received holy water blessings in Manila and Santiago as Catholics marked Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. Euronews · 10h ago
Juanes, Marc Anthony & Carlos Vives Collide at Festival Bamba Chile Oct. 24–25 Festival Bamba debuts Oct. 24–25 in Santiago with Juanes, Marc Anthony & Carlos Vives. Full schedule, ticket prices, and traveler's guide inside. Latin Times · 21h ago
BTS Takes Latin America by Storm: 14 Shows, Five Countries and a Historic October BTS opens 14 stadium shows across Latin America on Oct. 2 in Bogotá — marking historic firsts for Colombia, Peru and Argentina. What to know. Latin Times · Oct 2
Protesters march for unrestricted abortion access in Chile and Colombia Demonstrators gathered in Santiago and Bogotá on International Safe Abortion Day, calling for greater access to abortion and defending reproductive rights. Euronews · Sep 29
China Warns Chile Against US Influence Following 'Shield of the Americas' Security Pact China's ambassador in Chile issued a veiled warning after Santiago joined the US-backed Shield of the Americas, without naming Washington directly. Latin Times · Sep 25
The September Equinox Arrived Today. What It Means for Your Sleep, Wherever You Live: From Boston to Santiago The equinox speeds up daylight loss in the north. Learn what explains your tiredness, what changes in the south and when to see a doctor. Latin Times · Sep 23
Kast's First Military Parade Broke a 17-Year Record — Here's Why Its F-16s Matter Even More Chile's 2026 military parade set a 17-year record and showcased its F-16 fleet, but the region's fighter-jet balance is shifting faster than expected. Latin Times · Sep 20
Chile's Fiestas Patrias 2026: 216 Years, Kast's First Parade Chile marks 216 years of independence Sept. 18–20, 2026, as Kast leads his first Parada Militar and Gendarmería debuts with 94 officers. Latin Times · Sep 19
Haiti's Diaspora in Chile Watches Washington Repeat a Cycle Santiago Knows Too Well Nearly 200,000 returned to Haiti in 2026 — most from the Dominican Republic, not the U.S. Chile's Haitian diaspora explains why that gap matters. Latin Times · Sep 10
‘It was a sweet, tender voice’: the pilot who fell for his air traffic controller – before ever seeing her Alfredo Bravo had a job he loved and was determined never to be grounded by marriage and kids. Then a voice from the control tower changed everything The Guardian - UK · Sep 6
What the U.S. Ambassador's 'Donroe Doctrine' Comment Means for Chile's Sovereignty Debate U.S. Ambassador Brandon Judd says Chile already follows Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' under Kast — but Chile's own defense minister says otherwise. Latin Times · Sep 5
Ana de Armas and Rawayana's Beto Montenegro Take Their Romance on the Road: Inside their South American Tour Ana de Armas has taken her support for Beto Montenegro to South America, appearing at consecutive Rawayana concerts in Buenos Aires and Santiago, Chile, as the Venezuelan group continues its ¿Dónde es el after? World Tour. Latin Times · Aug 26
This new budget airline is launching direct flights to Spain’s Santiago de Compostela The launch is timed with 2027’s Holy Year, when more pilgrims than ever are expected to complete the Camino de Santiago. Euronews · Aug 18
Cape Verde World Cup Hero Vozinha Receives Rock Star Welcome in Chile as Colo-Colo Transfer Becomes Official Just weeks after captivating football fans during Cape Verde's historic FIFA World Cup run, goalkeeper Vozinha was welcomed to Chile like a superstar. Hundreds of Colo-Colo supporters gathered Sunday at Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, chanting the veteran goalkeeper's nickname as he emerged from the arrivals terminal to complete… Latin Times · Aug 4
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27 Pinochet-era soldier jailed for killing folk singer Víctor Jara 53 years ago Nelson Haase Mazzei was sentenced for murdering Jara in 2023, but fled from authorities in Chile
Bored Panda · Jul 24 20YO Man Disappeared Until A Boy Noticed A Stray Dog Carrying Something That Revealed His Horrific Fate Hans Pozo disappeared without anyone reporting him missing. Days later, a stray dog’s discovery exposed a crime that forced Chile to confront how invisible its poorest citizens could become.
The Guardian - US · Jul 13 I walked 90 miles of the Camino de Santiago with this hiking backpack – it never let me down After two weeks in Spain with only the Osprey Mira on my back, it became the perfect organizational appendage
BANG Premier · Jul 8 BTS' ARMY protest leads Chile to reverse ban on hosting the band's ARIRANG world tour dates at Estadio Nacional Chile is now signalling a possible approval for BTS’ three sold‑out Santiago dates after fan protests and political criticism pushed officials to re‑evaluate how the group’s 360‑degree production could be accommodated at Estadio Nacional.
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Chile reconsiders decision to block BTS stadium concerts after hundreds of fans protest Government accuses promoter DG Medios of selling tickets for concerts before obtaining permission to use Santiago's Estadio Nacional
Latin Times · Jun 9 Peru's Election Could Be Decided Abroad: How Millions of Immigrant Voters in the U.S. and Other Countries May Choose the Next President Peru's next president may be chosen not only in Lima, Cusco or the Andean highlands, but also in New Jersey, Madrid, Santiago, Buenos Aires and Tokyo. With Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez locked in a razor-thin runoff, the vote from abroad has become one of the most watched pieces of…
The Guardian - UK · May 26 ‘What you see here is a wetland without water’: how the datacentre boom is exacerbating Chile’s mega-drought The country is positioning itself as Latin America’s next technology hub, but communities are pushing back
The Guardian - UK · May 14 Thursday news quiz: station to station, and doing the locomotive after Ted Lasso Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?
The Economic Times · May 10 Amazon's Chile data center moves ahead after residents lose environmental challenge Residents near Santiago, Chile, are concerned about a new Amazon data center. They fear its impact on a cherished local hill and potential power line construction. Despite their opposition, authorities have permitted the data center to proceed. Amazon states its facility will be resource-efficient. Chile is becoming a hub for…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2 ‘The US is no longer the go-to place’: How Korean culture is taking Latin America by storm Everything Korean – from K-pop and skincare to food and clothing – is no longer a niche interest in Chile, Mexico and Brazil
AAP · Mar 4 World Cup wobbles as Hockeyroos shocked by Chile The battling Hockeyroos have left themselves little room for error at Chile's World Cup qualification tournament after a shock loss to the hosts in Santiago.