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DNA test on Pablo Neruda`s mortal remains

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 19:40

The remains of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda will be subjected to a DNA test to determine if his death was caused by natural causes or he was a victim of Augusto Pinochet`s dictatorship.

Interpol operations net millions of fake goods

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 21:17

Over 6,000 were arrested in 2-month anti-counterfeiting sweep that netted millions of dollars worth of fake shampoo in China, phony cigarettes in Turkey and bogus booze in Chile, Interpol said.

Chile winger Vargas steers Gremio to 2-1 win

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 18:13

Chile international forward Eduardo Vargas scored twice in the first half as Gremio defeated Botafogo 2-1 in Brazil`s Serie A championship.

Revolutionary instrument GeMS delivers sharper image of universe

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 21:54

The GeMS system uses a constellation of five laser guide stars and multiple deformable mirrors to remove atmospheric distortions to starlight in an innovative and revolutionary way.

Ancient Chilean mummies show nicotine habit

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 12:57

Scientists analysing hair samples from mummies in a Chilean town have found that for hundreds of years, people of all social classes in the region consumed nicotine.

6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off Chile coast

Last Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013, 18:00

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has reportedly struck off a Chile coast on Monday. However, no tsumani warning has been issued so far.

Over 500,000 dead people on voting rolls in Chile

Last Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013, 11:37

More than 500,000 dead people are still on the voting rolls in Chile, according to a member of the country`s election board.

Earthquakes can permanently crack the Earth: Study

Last Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013, 16:19

Earthquakes can permanently crack the Earth, a study of quakes that have rocked Chile over the past million years has suggested.

Brazil fans have right to boo: Scolari

Last Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013, 16:58

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has said he understands the reaction of fans who booed his team in the final minutes of Wednesday`s 2-2 friendly draw with Chile.

Chile arrests 4 accused of burning `antichrist` baby in rite

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 22:59

Chilean police have arrested four people accused of burning a baby alive in a ritual.

Brazil, Chile play a draw at World Cup venue

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 14:34

Brazil were held to a 2-2 draw by Chile at the Mineirao World Cup stadium here on Wednesday.

Spanish chef focuses on creativity to deal with recession

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 16:51

Spanish chef Joan Roca said Wednesday in Chile that he had managed to ride out Spain`s economic crisis by emphasizing excellence and creativity.