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Massive Power Outage Plunges Millions in Chile into Darkness
A massive power outage in Chile on Tuesday affected 19 million people, causing at least three deaths, widespread disruption, and prompting a state of emergency and a curfew; power was largely restored overnight but 370,000 customers remained without service as of Wednesday morning.
Massive Power Outage Plunges Millions in Chile into Darkness
A massive power outage in Chile on Tuesday affected 19 million people, causing at least three deaths, widespread disruption, and prompting a state of emergency and a curfew; power was largely restored overnight but 370,000 customers remained without service as of Wednesday morning.
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36% Bias Score
Chile Wildfires: One Death, 38 Homes Destroyed, Arson Suspected
Widespread wildfires in central-southern Chile have caused one death, destroyed 38 homes, and prompted President Boric to declare a state of emergency in Maule and Ñuble, along with a curfew in La Araucanía due to suspected arson, resulting in 14 arrests.
Chile Wildfires: One Death, 38 Homes Destroyed, Arson Suspected
Widespread wildfires in central-southern Chile have caused one death, destroyed 38 homes, and prompted President Boric to declare a state of emergency in Maule and Ñuble, along with a curfew in La Araucanía due to suspected arson, resulting in 14 arrests.
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40% Bias Score
Chile Approves Pension Reform: AFP Changes, Increased Contributions, and Phased PGU Hike
Chile's Chamber of Deputies passed a pension reform modifying the AFP system with a new employer contribution (8.5%), changes to AFP administration, a phased PGU increase to $254 by September 2025, and a shift to generational funds; the reform will undergo constitutional review.
Chile Approves Pension Reform: AFP Changes, Increased Contributions, and Phased PGU Hike
Chile's Chamber of Deputies passed a pension reform modifying the AFP system with a new employer contribution (8.5%), changes to AFP administration, a phased PGU increase to $254 by September 2025, and a shift to generational funds; the reform will undergo constitutional review.
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48% Bias Score
Chilean President Makes Historic Trip to South Pole
Chilean President Gabriel Boric's historic trip to Antarctica's South Pole on Friday, as part of Operation Pole Star III, aims to expand environmental monitoring of pollutants and reaffirms Chile's territorial claim while adhering to the Antarctic Treaty.
Chilean President Makes Historic Trip to South Pole
Chilean President Gabriel Boric's historic trip to Antarctica's South Pole on Friday, as part of Operation Pole Star III, aims to expand environmental monitoring of pollutants and reaffirms Chile's territorial claim while adhering to the Antarctic Treaty.
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36% Bias Score
Chile's Pension Reform: Political Divisions Threaten Passage
Chile's pension reform bill, debated in Congress since late 2022, faces political uncertainty due to internal opposition divisions over the allocation of a 6% additional contribution; a Senate resolution is expected in January, with public support at 80% for approval before President Boric's term en...
Chile's Pension Reform: Political Divisions Threaten Passage
Chile's pension reform bill, debated in Congress since late 2022, faces political uncertainty due to internal opposition divisions over the allocation of a 6% additional contribution; a Senate resolution is expected in January, with public support at 80% for approval before President Boric's term en...
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48% Bias Score
Ottone's Essay Warns of Humanity's Tightrope Walk Between Progress and Ethical Frameworks
In his new essay "Walking a Tightrope", Chilean political scientist Ernesto Ottone analyzes humanity's struggle to balance rapid technological advancements with ethical and political development, drawing parallels to the 1930s and highlighting Chile's current political challenges ahead of upcoming e...
Ottone's Essay Warns of Humanity's Tightrope Walk Between Progress and Ethical Frameworks
In his new essay "Walking a Tightrope", Chilean political scientist Ernesto Ottone analyzes humanity's struggle to balance rapid technological advancements with ethical and political development, drawing parallels to the 1930s and highlighting Chile's current political challenges ahead of upcoming e...
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40% Bias Score
Chilean Ministry of Education Misallocates Funds, Neglecting Urgent Educational Needs
The Chilean Ministry of Education misallocated $250 billion pesos, using only 6.8% for educational recovery, leading to unsatisfactory levels in key indicators, including attendance and conflict resolution, while prioritizing other initiatives like student loan forgiveness for high-income earners.
Chilean Ministry of Education Misallocates Funds, Neglecting Urgent Educational Needs
The Chilean Ministry of Education misallocated $250 billion pesos, using only 6.8% for educational recovery, leading to unsatisfactory levels in key indicators, including attendance and conflict resolution, while prioritizing other initiatives like student loan forgiveness for high-income earners.
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56% Bias Score
Boric's Antarctic Visit Highlights Growing Geopolitical Tensions
Chilean President Gabriel Boric's visit to the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station on January 2024 underscores Chile's territorial claims in Antarctica, highlighting growing competition for resources and potential future challenges to the 1959 Antarctic Treaty.
Boric's Antarctic Visit Highlights Growing Geopolitical Tensions
Chilean President Gabriel Boric's visit to the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station on January 2024 underscores Chile's territorial claims in Antarctica, highlighting growing competition for resources and potential future challenges to the 1959 Antarctic Treaty.
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52% Bias Score
Chilean President Makes Historic Trip to Antarctic South Pole
Chilean President Gabriel Boric's two-day trip to the Antarctic South Pole on Friday, part of Operation Polar Star III, marked the first time a Latin American president has visited the location, expanding environmental monitoring and asserting Chile's territorial claim.
Chilean President Makes Historic Trip to Antarctic South Pole
Chilean President Gabriel Boric's two-day trip to the Antarctic South Pole on Friday, part of Operation Polar Star III, marked the first time a Latin American president has visited the location, expanding environmental monitoring and asserting Chile's territorial claim.
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44% Bias Score
Chilean Pension Reform Deadlocked Over Funding and AFP Restructuring
Chilean senators are debating pension reforms, including the distribution of a 6% additional employer contribution, restructuring of the AFP system, and a bidding process for affiliated members; disagreements over these issues threaten to delay the reforms' passage.
Chilean Pension Reform Deadlocked Over Funding and AFP Restructuring
Chilean senators are debating pension reforms, including the distribution of a 6% additional employer contribution, restructuring of the AFP system, and a bidding process for affiliated members; disagreements over these issues threaten to delay the reforms' passage.
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48% Bias Score
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