Clashes as Chile fishermen protest over new fishing law

[ Source: BBC News ] A protest demanding better fishing quotas for artisan fishermen in Chile descended into clashes with the police on Tuesday (March 25) as the Senate is discussing a bill that is key for the sector. Unionised artisan fishers marched in …

Chile Central Bank Lifts Economic Growth and Inflation Forecasts

(Bloomberg) -- Chile’s central bank raised its 2025 economic growth and year-end inflation forecasts days after policymakers signaled they’re in no rush to resume interest-rate reductions. Most Read from Bloomberg Annual inflation will end 2025 at 3.8%, …

Chile's biggest port, San Antonio, was forced to close for 30 days in 2024 due to storm surges linked to climate change

Spokane, WA (99201) Today Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Low around 45F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Low around 45F. Winds light and variable. Updated: …

5.5-magnitude quake hits northern Chile: GFZ

Protesters clash with police outside of Chile's Congress after fishing law vote gets delayed

By Alexander Villegas VALPARAISO, Chile (Reuters) - Police tear gassed and hurled water from cannons at protesters in front of Chile's national Congress in Valparaiso on Tuesday after a Senate commission delayed a vote on a controversial fishing law …

Prieto partner launches compliance boutique in Chile

Credit: Shutterstock/José Andrés Pascual Moreno A compliance partner from Chilean Highly Recommended firm Prieto has left to open his own boutique, which will provide critical advice to companies following the US government’s suspension of the Foreign …

Chile has a plan to boost lithium mining. Can it do it sustainably?

In 2023, Chile’s President Gabriel Boric presented the country’s National Lithium Strategy. The plan establishes a leading role for the state when it comes to exploiting the in-demand mineral, alongside an aim to develop a sustainable industry, while also …

Southern Chile hit by ravaging fires

Tuesday, March 25th 2025 - 10:08 UTC A red alert has been declared, and authorities are coordinating the fire extinguishing and relief efforts Forest fires in south-central Chile have caused widespread destruction over the past few days in multiple regions …

Non-flying birds relocated from Argentina to Chile where they neared extinction

Tuesday, March 25th 2025 - 08:21 UTC Choiques are non-flying birds playing a key role in distributing seeds in their long-distance displacements Conservationist groups from Chile and Argentina have undertaken a project to transfer 15 Patagonian rheas (also …

Catalina Empanadas bring a taste of Chile to area farmers markets

Empanadas have been enjoyed for years throughout much of the Americas, though they have only recently become popular in New Jersey. Most people probably think of an empanada as a meat, veggie and/or cheese stuffed pastry deep fried until golden brown, …