Sources: FOX News
A nationwide power outage occurs in Chile, impacting most of the country's population and causing the temporary stoppage of several significant industries. 2025-02-25
Lopez and his family later seek refuge in Chile's diplomatic residence. 2019-04-30
Construction begins on the European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in northern Chile. The ELT is expected to become operational in 2024. 2017-05-26
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 governments of Chile and Argentina issue volcanic activity alerts in areas close to the Copahue volcano after it started spewing ash. 2012-12-23
Australian airlines QANTAS and Virgin Australia suspends flights to Perth, Western Australia, due to ash from the eruption in Chile, with flights to Tasmania and New Zealand also cancelled. 2011-06-15
An explosion due to mishandling of explosives kills two in a Copiapó, Chile copper mine. (Wikinews)2010-11-8
28 of 33 miners rescued in the 2010 Copiapó mining accident are secretly discharged from hospital in Chile, with 2 remaining inside. 2010-10-16
Sebastián Piñera is elected President of Chile in the second round of the presidential election. 2010-01-17