Bolivian President Evo Morales defended his country’s right to reject provocations from the Chilean government regarding their disagreement over national territorial and maritime limits. In statements to Radio Programas del Peru, Morales said it is time to compensate historic damages, not for provocations, threats or aggressions, because...
The Chilean police arrested about 20 Chilean university students by force Thursday, when they were peacefully trying to occupy the Education Ministry. Secondary School Students to March According to Bio Bio radio station, officials from that ministry were upset because of the excessive use of violence against the students, who were seated...
High school student federations in Chile went on a national strike this week to demand free services and better conditions in universities. Student leader Laura Ortiz said students would mobilize in different ways, particularly by peacefully occupying about 50 schools. The radicalization of the massive protests is seen in Chile as the beginning...
US President Obama to visit Latin America US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama will make their first foreign trip of the year when they travel to Latin America March 19-23. The Obamas will visit Brazil, Chile and El Salvador, where the president will meet with leaders and speak to the public about a wide range of issues, including...
Spanish Vicente del Bosque was named 2010 National Team Coach of the Year by the International Federation of Football Statistics. It is the second consecutive year Del Bosque has won that distinction. Del Bosque, who helped Spain win the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, obtained 298 points in the organization’s scoring system, 113 more...