Sources: BBC
A Chilean court releases American pilot influencer Ethan Guo from detention in Antarctica after landing a plane without authorization, while ordering him to pay US$30,000 in penalties and leave the country under a three-year entry ban. 2025-09-6
Six people are killed when a train collides with a minibus at a railroad crossing in San Pedro de la Paz, Bío-Bío Region, Chile. 2023-09-1
A bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Chile is approved by both chambers of the National Congress. 2021-12-7
The Chilean health ministry announces that beginning from October 1, Chileans, resident and non-resident foreigners will be able to leave and enter the country. 2021-09-15
A wildfire destroys at least 100 homes in Valparaíso, Chile, causing the evacuation of about 400 people. The Chilean Ministry of the Interior and Public Security reports that at least 19 people suffered from minor injuries. 2017-01-2
The Calbuco volcano erupts in southern Chile forcing the evacuation of 4000 residents. 2015-04-22
The President of Chile Michelle Bachelet declares the northern part of Chile to be a disaster zone including the regions of Arica y Parinacota, and Tarapacá. 2014-04-2
The center-left candidate Michelle Bachelet is elected as president of Chile for the second time. She is the first leader in Chile to be elected to serve two terms since military rule ended in 1990. 2013-12-16
Voters in Chile go to the polls for a general election of president, senators, deputies, and regional advisers. The presidential election looks likely to go to a runoff between former President Michelle Bachelet and Evelyn Matthei of the ruling Coalition. 2013-11-17
Workers at the Escondida copper mine in northern Chile vote to continue a strike for a second day. [http:--www.france24.com-en-20110724-strike-extended-worlds-largest-copper-mine (AFP via France24)]date=August 2019 2011-07-23