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Shocking moment 16-year-old ‘busted for shoplifting’ stabs two security guards at a supermarket in Chile A 16-year-old alleged shoplifter attacked and stabbed two security guards at a supermarket in Chile on Sunday The teen was part of a group of suspected shoplifters who were busted for allegedly stealing from a Tottus supermarket in the northern … Read more
Parts of South America were plunged into darkness yesterday by a spectacular solar eclipse caused by the moon passing between the Sun and the Earth. Thousands of people in Argentina and southern Chile turned their heads to the sky to watch the event, which began at 1 pm (4 pm GMT) and lasted around 2 … Read more
Santiago has seen some turbulent political unrest over the years. A coup to overthrow Salvador Allende in 1973 led to a 17-year reign of terror by General Pinochet where political prisoners were executed in the national stadium — which can’t have been good for tourism. But democracy replaced Pinochet’s dictatorship in 1990 and now Chile’s … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week, he offers advice on entry requirements to Chile as well as securing refunds from airlines and chalet companies. Q. I heard that Chile has recently joined the travel corridor list and I am thinking of going on a trip there soon. Are … Read more
Wild celebrations have been seen across Chile after the country voted to rid itself of its dictatorship-era constitution left behind by Augusto Pinochet’s regime. Chileans voted overwhelmingly in a landmark referendum on Sunday to replace the constitution, long seen as underpinning the nation’s glaring economic and social inequalities. The result sparked celebrations across the capital … Read more
Around 300 Chilean burglars have been flown to the UK by criminal gangs to target the homes of the rich and famous over the past three years. The scale of ‘burglary tourism’ from South America emerged as two thieves were jailed for stealing £170,000 of shotguns, computers, jewellery and watches in 12 days. The pair … Read more
Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 strikes northern Chile, causing power cuts Earthquake hit the Antofagasta region of Chile around 3.40am on Wednesday Power cuts were reported in two towns close to the epicentre of the quake Videos showed mining buildings and street lights swaying as the tremor hit There have been no reports of major damage … Read more
Day of the condors: Hungry birds of prey eye up terrified poodles just the other side of glass window in penthouse apartment in Chile Footage shows moment huge birds size up dogs inside South American city flat The puppies bark excitedly as their visitors prowl up and down outside window Condors are the world’s largest … Read more
Adam Levine has apologized after Maroon 5 were heavily criticized by Chilean fans for giving a disappointing performance at the Viña del Mar Festival on Thursday. While concert-goers inside the Quinta Vergara stadium appeared to be enjoying the televised show, Levine appeared to be struggling to give the set his usual energy and viewers took to Twitter … Read more
Four Chilean ‘burglary tourists’ who broke into TV chef Marcus Wareing’s £5million London home were wanted for a catalogue of crimes. The Michelin-starred restaurateur, 49, was staying at his second home in Kent with his wife Jane when Danko Carvajal-Donaire, 20, Claudio Donoso, 20, Nicolas Portilla Astorga, 27, and Jorge Rojas, 22, smashed their way into … Read more