Chile News in English

Good morning! It’s 28th December, and here’s your Chile daily news capsule.

A PDI officer fatally shoots an assailant during a vehicle theft attempt in Maipú.

Meteorology issues a warning for extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 37 degrees.

Codelco and SQM announce a joint venture to exploit lithium in the Salar de Atacama.

Multiple regions in Chile are under red alert due to extreme heat and fire risks.

The government invites opposition leaders to ease tensions over wage adjustments and regulations.

A fire damages two commercial galleries in Estación Central, reportedly starting in a construction area.

Calls for the dismissal of the Chilean ambassador in New Zealand arise after a controversial post.

A 20-year-old man drowns while swimming with friends at a beach in Futrono.

A forest fire in Pichidegua was ignited by children playing with a lighter during Christmas.

A Chilean student is named ALMA Ambassador for 2026, marking a significant achievement in astronomy.

Health authorities review the country's preparedness for the new Influenza A(H3N2) variant.

Pediatricians warn of a resurgence of preventable diseases due to declining childhood vaccination rates.

Colo Colo secures a European player as their second reinforcement for the upcoming season.

A study identifies the anti-inflammatory effects of the golden berry on intestinal inflammation.

The MINSAL updates summer preventive measures, focusing on forest fires and influenza vigilance.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!