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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

The Chilean government announces that beginning on July 26, fully vaccinated residents will be able to travel internationally by airplane without special permission as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to decrease and the number of people who have received a vaccine continues to increase.
2021-07-22

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera announces his government's support for a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Chile.
2021-06-1

Chile reports a record 7,084 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 925,089.
2021-03-20

Chile surpasses 500,000 cases of COVID-19, while active cases reach a record low of 9,900.
2020-10-24

Chile is extending its offer of "democratic responsibility" visas, allowing Venezuelans to live in the country for up to two years, so that they may be applied for from any Chilean embassy or consulate in the world instead of just in Venezuela. However, Chile border control now also demands visas upon entry for Venezuelans, a tightening of the previous 90-day free period. The move should aid Venezuelans trying to travel through other Latin American nations that have changing restrictions.
2019-06-23

Police clash with Chilean fishermen opposed to a new law said to favour larger companies; Chilean police use tear gas and water cannon to break up demonstrations in Valparaíso.
2012-07-11

Bishops in Chile request clemency for those convicted of crimes committed under the military rule of the 1970s and 1980s.
2010-07-22

Homosexuality is to blame for paedophilia, according to Vatican Secretary of State and the Pope's Deputy, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, speaking today at a news conference in Chile.
2010-04-12