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Chile wildfires leave 19 dead amid extreme heat as scores evacuated

Santiago, Chile Reuters — Wildfires in Chile have left at least 19 people dead, authorities said Monday, as the government carried out mass evacuations and fought nearly two dozen blazes exacerbated by intense heat and high winds. While weather overnight helped control some fires, the largest were still active, and adverse conditions were expected throughout …

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Egypt Independent January 22, 2026

Venezuela’s exiles in Chile caught between hope and uncertainty

Venezuelans living in Chile celebrate in Santiago on Jan. 3, 2026, after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after

NPR NEWS January 12, 2026

How watches stolen from Keanu Reeves in Los Angeles ended up in the hands of a gang in Chile

Six watches that had been stolen from actor Keanu Reeves in Los Angeles were handed over to the FBI this week at the US Embassy in Santiago, Chile, nearly 9,000 kilometers away, to be returned to their owner. The discovery of the luxury watches “was circumstantial,” the embassy said, as it occurred during a broader …

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Egypt Independent August 2, 2025

A hike on Cerro San Cristobal with stunning views of the Chilean Andes

The view of the Andes from Cerro San Cristobal above Santiago, Chile. Brian Mann/NPR Brian Mann/NPR SANTIAGO, Chile — It’s

NPR NEWS May 25, 2025

Opinion: From Chile to Gaza, Fifa is complicit in crimes against humanity

Opinion: From Chile to Gaza, Fifa is complicit in crimes against humanity Argentina is “now more ready than ever” to

Middle East Eye March 22, 2025

Chile targets US$1.5 billion in unpaid taxes from corporations

Chilean authorities are poised to recover over $1.5 billion in unpaid taxes, thanks to a series of investigations led by

Weekly Blitz October 25, 2024

In its Antarctic dispute with Chile, Argentina threatens to involve US and China

The agreement between Buenos Aires and Washington to install a logistics base in southern Argentina could involve the US and

Weekly Blitz May 17, 2024

More than 100 killed by raging wildfires in Chile as authorities warn toll will rise

CNN — Devastating wildfires tearing through swaths of Chile have killed more than 100 people, authorities said Sunday, as they warned that the death toll was set to rise. The Chilean National Disaster Prevention and Response Service said at least 112 people have died so far. Officials also said that 32 bodies have been identified, …

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Egypt Independent February 6, 2024

At least 51 killed as wildfires rage in Chile

CNN — At least 51 people have been killed in Chile as forest fires rage throughout the country – and authorities warn the death toll is likely to rise. A state of emergency has been declared as coastal cities are choked in smoke and people living in central regions are forced to leave their homes. …

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Egypt Independent February 5, 2024