Sources: FOX News
At least 16 people are killed, more than 50,000 are evacuated and a state of emergency is declared due to wildfires in Ñuble Region and Biobío Region, Chile. 2026-01-17
It is announced that former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera will receive a state funeral with the wake lasting until February 9. 2024-02-7
The Governments of Chile and Colombia recall their respective ambassadors to Israel as a response to Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip. 2023-10-31
The Chilean Constitutional Convention approves defining the country as a "Social State" in the new fundamental law, a fact that various constituents and experts interpret as a turning point in the country's history. 2022-04-12
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Coquimbo, Chile. Light damage is reported and thousands of homes lose power. 2019-01-19
Voters in Chile head to the polls to elect a president, as well as positions in the Senate, the Chamber of Deputies, as well as regional boards. 2017-11-19
Chad, Chile, Lithuania, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia are elected to the United Nations Security Council for a two-year term, starting on January 1, 2014. 2013-10-17
President of the United States Barack Obama is announced to visit Brazil, Chile and El Salvador from March 19 to 23. 2011-02-18
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
Former Nazi corporal and founder of Villa Baviera in Chile Paul Schäfer dies in prison at the age of 88. 2010-04-24