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Judge who indicted Pinochet goes on trial in Spain
17/01/2012 - SPAIN

Judge who indicted Pinochet goes on trial in Spain

Spanish judge Baltasar Garzon, who indicted Chile's former dictator Augusto Pinochet, went on trial Tuesday for allegedly ordering illegal wiretaps. Garzon faces another trial next week involving his probe into atrocities during Spain's civil war.
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Chilean firefighters die in rampant wildfire
05/01/2012 - CHILE

Chilean firefighters die in rampant wildfire

Five firefighters were killed and a further three were missing on Thursday after trying to stamp out a massive wildfire in a nature preserve in southern Chile. The blaze has destroyed around 24,800 hectares of land and displaced 600 people.
Mass wildfire rages through Patagonian national park
31/12/2011 - CHILE

Mass wildfire rages through Patagonian national park

A wildfire that has been blazing through the pristine Torres del Paine national park in Chile since Thursday has forced authorities to shut down the park throughout January, at the peak of the hiking season. Over 100,000 people visit it every year.
Chile: Camila Vallejo, the youthful face of a revolutionary hero
19/10/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Chile: Camila Vallejo, the youthful face of a revolutionary hero

Following student riots in Chile we meet one of the leaders behind the country's worst unrest since the fall of General Pinochet. Also, the disillusioned and the unemployed are welcome in Manhattan's Zucotti Park as the “Occupy Wall Street” movement gains pace. Finally, Cuba's peaceful protesters mourn one of their leading lights. We have a special report from Havana.
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The “Atacama 33”, one year on
14/10/2011 - REPORTERS

The “Atacama 33”, one year on

Their story gripped the world. Trapped at the bottom of a mine for 69 days, the “Atacama 33” went though a living hell. Their incredible rescue was watched live by over a billion people on television. One year on, now the media frenzy has subsided, what has happened to them? Is the nightmare really over? What are their lives like today?
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One year on, the Chilean miners say they feel abandoned
13/10/2011 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

One year on, the Chilean miners say they feel abandoned

A year on, many of the 33 rescued miners are suffering from psychological problems - and say they've been let down by the Chilean government. We also take a look at what happened to Gaddafi's weapons, and a gang of robbers in Spain - with very expensive taste.
The Chilean winter of discontent
31/08/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

The Chilean winter of discontent

In Chile the death of a teenager has galvanized the movement and demonstrators demands for their share of the country's economic boom. And the US congress has passed a bill granting compensation to those made ill by helping at the 9/11 sites. Finally we turn to Argentina to take a look at the evangelical churches being preyed upon by Mexican drug cartels.
Teenager shot during Chile strike dies
26/08/2011 - CHILE

Teenager shot during Chile strike dies

A 16-year-old Chilean boy died on Friday one day after he was shot in the chest near a security barricade in Santiago during massive protests against President Sebastian Pinera. Local media and witnesses have blamed police for the young man's death.
Dozens injured as Chile strike erupts in violence
25/08/2011 - CHILE

Dozens injured as Chile strike erupts in violence

A 48-hour national strike in Chile got off to a violent beginning Wednesday when unions and student groups demanding sweeping reforms across education, healthcare and taxation clashed with police. 36 people were injured.
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Celebrated French-Chilean filmmaker Raoul Ruiz dies
20/08/2011 - OBITUARY

Celebrated French-Chilean filmmaker Raoul Ruiz dies

French-Chilean filmmaker Raul Ruiz died Friday in Paris at the age of 70. He will be remembered by cinephiles worldwide for his daring and varied body of work that includes more than 100 films.
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