Sources: Christian Science Monitor
The European Southern Observatory announces that its astronomers in Chile capture the first close-up image of a star outside the Milky Way. 2024-11-21
An impeachment inquiry is launched against Chilean President Sebastián Piñera due to his alleged role in the violation of human rights in the ongoing protests. 2019-11-19
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
An earthquake measuring 8.3 on the Richter scale occurs in the Pacific Ocean near Chile sparking a tsunami warning. At least five people die. 2015-09-16
Devastating floods in northern Chile leave at least 25 dead and more than 100 missing. 2015-04-5
An 8.2 magnitude earthquake occurs in the Pacific Ocean near Chile causing landslides and killing at least five people. A tsunami warning is issued. 2014-04-1
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
Flights in Australia are again disrupted due to volcanic ash from the 2011 Puyehue-Cordón Caulle eruption in Chile. [http:--www.watoday.com.au-travel-travel-news-ash-cloud-causes-flight-chaos--again-20110621-1gcef.html ("WA Today")]date=August 2019 2011-06-21
Four Mapuche activists give up a hunger strike after 86 days to protest their arrest under Chile's anti-terrorism laws. 2011-06-9
TAM Airlines of Brazil and LAN Airlines of Chile announce plans for a merger that would make the biggest carrier in the region. 2010-08-13