Chile's iShares MSCI ETF returned 70% in 2025 by leveraging copper and lithium exposure, but concentrated commodity and political risk mean most decade-long gains arrived in just 18 months, making it suitable only as tactical positioning.
Rafael Grossi and Rebeca Grynspan are running for UN secretary-general.
Argentina's state oil company YPF froze fuel prices for forty-five days amid Iran tensions, marking President Milei's departure from free market ideology despite his administration's initial commitment to eliminating price controls nationwide.
Students and teachers protest austerity measures in Chile. Police used water cannons to disperse protesters. Protests are against cuts to free higher education.
China's envoy attended the inauguration of Chile's president. The event signifies diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Jose Antonio Kast succeeded Gabriel Boric as President of Chile. Kast's government is the most pinochetist since 1990. He will serve for four years.
Chile's new president Jose Antonio Kast has praised dictator Pinochet. Experts note this reflects dissatisfaction with the status quo.
China's Ni Hong to attend Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast's inauguration, representing Xi Jinping.
US President Donald Trump forms anti-drug alliance with Latin American leaders to counter foreign influence.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces criticism for his reaction to Jose Antonio Kast's presidential win in Chile
Amazon's data centre in Chile will be built despite residents' environmental concerns.
Latin American currencies rallied Thursday led by Brazil's real gaining 0.8% as the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut weakened the dollar, attracting emerging market investors seeking higher-yield alternatives.
Chile's new president, Jose Antonio Kast, is a right-leaning leader with openly religious views. He joins other conservative Latin American leaders. Kast's presidency may shape Chile's future policies.
Chile's President Kast suspended 43 environmental measures. The measures touched on pollution, emissions, and national parks.
China's envoy attended the inauguration of Chile's president. The event signifies diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Chile's new president faces a crisis over an undersea fibre-optic cable to Hong Kong. The US has expressed concerns, posing a challenge to Chile's partnership with China. Inauguration day brings tension to Santiago.
Jose Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile's president. This marks the country's sharpest shift to the right in decades.
China's Ni Hong to attend Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast's inauguration, representing President Xi Jinping.
Chile's President-elect Jose Antonio Kast visits El Salvador's mega-prison to discuss security with President Nayib Bukele
A recent poll shows Jose Antonio Kast leading with 45% over Jeannette Jara with 35%, ahead of the December 14 runoff, with 20% undecided, amidst post-first round polarization and parliamentary gains for the right
Chile's central bank unanimously maintained its 4.5% benchmark rate amid Middle East conflict escalation, citing elevated global inflation risks, high oil prices, and reduced economic growth forecasts from 2-3% to 1.5-2.5%.
Chile's newly inaugurated far-right President Jose Antonio Kast visited Argentina on Monday to meet with ideologically aligned President Javier Milei, marking his first official foreign trip and continuing regional rightward momentum among Trump-aligned leaders.
The US has increased pressure on Cuba. China has limited options in response. The US has also made threats related to a new leader in Chile.
Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast began work on a border barrier. The project aims to block illegal immigrants. Kast will oversee preparations.
Chile's new president Jose Antonio Kast has been sworn in. This marks a shift to the right in the country's politics.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric left office. He called for national unity, referencing a Chinese undersea cable dispute. Boric wished success to the incoming government.
China's Ni Hong to attend Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast's inauguration, representing President Xi Jinping.
Women's Day rallies in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay protest femicide, austerity, and funding cuts.
Chile's president-elect Jose Antonio Kast names Pinochet's ex-lawyers as ministers of defence and human rights