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Governments to draw up work plan on the future of Silala waters - Bolivia, Chile

Americas - Bolivia, Chile 7 Jan 2009 The governments of Bolivia and Chile have agreed to draw up a work plan to decide the future use of the Silala waters, an official from Chile's foreign relations ministry (Minrel) told BNamericas. more...

OAS chief Insulza declines Chile presidential bid

Americas - Chile 6 Jan 2009 A top Latin American diplomat says he won't run in an April presidential primary in his home country, Chile. more...

Pinochet-era 'disappeared' found

Americas - Chile 31 Dec 2008 Gen Pinochet died in 2006 without facing trial for human rights abuses Three people listed as "disappeared" in Chile during General Augusto Pinochet's military rule have been found or died in other circumstances, it has emerged. more...

Strong earthquake shakes Chile

Americas - Chile 19 Dec 2008 A powerful earthquake shook central Chile on Thursday, alarming residents of the nation's second-largest city, but apparently causing no major damage, officials said. more...

Chileans return to routines after strike ends

Americas - Chile 26 Nov 2008 Life started to return to normal in Chile this week after a six-day strike by nearly a half-million government workers more...

Series of Bombings in Santiago, Chile

Americas - Chile 19 Aug 2008 Over the past year, a series of approximately 40 low-level bombings have occurred throughout Chile, and recent incidents have occurred in the capital of Santiago. more...