Concerns over crime and immigration are fueling a far-right backlash in Latin America
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — At the start of this decade, Latin America was hurtling to the left. Progressives,…
Chile to return ambassador to Israel after more than two years
Chile’s President José Antonio Kast told President Isaac Herzog during their meeting in Costa Rica that he intends…
Kast sworn in as president in Chile
VALPARAÍSO, Chile (AP) — Far-right leader José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile’s new president on Wednesday,…
Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee
PENCO, Chile (AP) — Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left at least 18 people…
Chile’s hard right eyes its first presidency since the dictatorship
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — As Chileans vote on Sunday, even detractors of ultra-conservative former lawmaker José Antonio Kast…
Chileans vote for president as hard right gains ground on crime fears
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chileans voted for a new president and parliament on Sunday in a contest expected…
‘Make Chile Great Again’: Security and migration dominate the most tense election in decades
On Sunday 16 November, Chileans will go to the polls to elect President Gabriel Boric successor, who has…
Rodrigo Paz sworn in as Bolivia’s new president amid fuel crisis
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Conservative politician Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as Bolivia’s new president on Saturday,…
Chile President Gabriel Boric Taps Longtime Ally Nicolas Grau as Finance Minister
(Bloomberg) — Chile President Gabriel Boric named Nicolas Grau as the nation’s new finance minister on Thursday, tapping…