Chilean

Venezuela opposition leader Freddy Guevara seeks refuge in Chile ambassador's residence

Caracas - Muslimchronicle

Prominent Venezuelan opposition lawmaker Freddy Guevara has sought refuge in the Chilean ambassador's residence in Caracas after authorities sought to remove his congressional immunity so that he could be tried for instigating violence. Guevara, a 31 year-old who runs the hardline Popular Will party and is also the deputy leader of congress, entered the residence on Saturday and requested protection,Read more

Venezuela opposition leader seeks refuge in Chilean Embassy

Caracas - Muslimchronicle

One of Venezuela’s most prominent opposition leaders has sought refuge in the Chilean ambassador’s residence after being targeted for arrest by the Supreme Court. Chile’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it had welcomed congressman Freddy Guevara as a guest, in line with Chile’s humanitarian tradition. He entered the ambassador’s residence in Caracas late Saturday with his girlfriend, endingRead more

Chile's students return to streets to demand education overhaul

Santiago - Arab today

: Thousands of students marched in Chilean cities on Tuesday to demand improvements to the nation's higher education system, as lawmakers prepared to debate planned reforms. The demonstration was the first of the southern hemisphere academic year, and there were isolated skirmishes with police in the downtown area of Chilean capital Santiago. Student protesters argue that attempts by center-left President MichelleRead more

4 dead as plane crashes in Chile

Santiago - Arab Today

A plane crash in southern Chile killed four people Sunday, according to local officials. The accident occurred near the Laquecahue airfield in the Bio Bio region at approximately 9pm UAE. Four passengers — a woman and three men — died after the plane had a troubled landing, said Humberto Toro, the governor of Arauco, noting the region’s high winds. ItRead more

Tsunami Alert Issued After Earthquake Hits Chile

Santiago - Arab Today

Chile issued a tsunami warning and evacuation order for southern coastal areas after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 struck 225 km southwest of Puerto Montt in southern Chile on Sunday. The tsunami warning was issued for areas within 1,000 km (621 miles) of the epicenter of the quake, the U.S.-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. Tsunami wavesRead more

Anthem blunder baffles Uruguay at Copa

Glendale - Arab Today

Copa America Centenario organizers were left red-faced after an embarrassing blunder which saw Chile's national anthem played instead of Uruguay's ahead of their Group C clash with Mexico in Arizona. The incident happened as the teams lined up for kick-off at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. After Mexico's anthem was played without a hitch, Uruguay prepared toRead more

Chilean capital debuts first Chinese-made electric bus in bid to go green

Santiago - XINHUA

Chile's capital Santiago on Wednesday unveiled its first Chinese-made electric bus as part of a campaign to make the city more environmentally friendly. The fully electric vehicle, manufactured by Chinese company BYD, will operate free of charge in the city's downtown area starting Thursday, offering residents and tourists alike a clean and quiet mode of transport, La Tercera daily reported.Read more

Sanchez sinks West Brom to settle Arsenal nerves

London - Arab Today

In-form Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez struck twice as Arsenal defeated West Bromwich Albion 2-0 on Thursday to re-assert their hold on a Champions League berth in the Premier League. Booed off following Sunday's 1-1 draw at home to Crystal Palace, Arsenal delivered a more clinical display at the Emirates Stadium as Sanchez took his tally to five goals in fourRead more