Spurred by victims of Gen. Augusto Pinochet’s regime, the court has reopened an investigation into whether Banco de Chile helped the former Chilean dictator launder money.
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From Colombia to U.S., Police Violence Pushes Protests Into Mass Movements
In Colombia, and many other countries, security forces’ attacks on protesters have led to nationwide reckonings with injustice.
From Colombia to U.S., Police Violence Pushes Protests Into Mass Movements
In Colombia, and many other countries, security forces’ attacks on protesters have led to nationwide reckonings with injustice.
France Will Quarantine Travelers From Four Countries
As of April 24, entry into the country will be restricted, and those who qualify will be subject to a 10-day quarantine.
BTS Fans Mobilize to Denounce Anti-Asian Jokes Targeting the Boy Band
A global outcry fueled by a sketch on a Chilean comedy show reflected a growing sensitivity to racist, particularly anti-Asian, speech.
A New Coronavirus Wave Hits Chile, Despite Vaccine Success
Experts say Chile’s government eased restrictions on travel, business and schools much too early, creating a false sense of confidence that the worst of the pandemic was over.
Defective Birth Control in Chile Blamed for Scores of Unplanned Pregnancies
The public health system delivered, and then quietly recalled, 276,890 potentially flawed packets of birth control pills. At least 140 women believe they got pregnant because of the error.
Chile Police Shooting of Street Juggler Leads to Protests
Protesters were outraged by the killing, which was recorded on video. Ten public offices burned to the ground, leaving a city of almost 34,000 practically without public services.
‘An End to the Chapter of Dictatorship’: Chileans Vote to Draft a New Constitution
Voters overwhelmingly approved a bid to scrap the charter inherited from Gen. Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship, a move that could set a new course for the country.
Anger in Chile After Boy Is Shown Falling From Bridge During Police Clashes
Video of the teenager’s fall into a shallow river went viral in Chile, which was convulsed by unrest a year ago.