the chancellor of ChiliAlberto van Klaveren, pointed out this Friday, May 5 that Peru “has the right” to assume the Presidency pro tempore of the Pacific alliancewhich Mexico refuses to deliver due to its differences with the Government of Dina Boluarte. “We are concerned about the issue. We have supported Peru’s aspirations and we continue […]
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Venezuelan migrants register in Chile to board a repatriation flight this May 7
This Friday, May 5, the qualification process began so that the Venezuelan migrants, who remain on the border of Peru and Chilecan benefit from the humanitarian flight that will take them to their country. As reported by Canal N, the citizens of Venezuela go to a module in the Chacalluta complex in Arica, where they […]
Fraser Ranking: Peru advances 8 places in the mining competitiveness index
Peru has advanced 8 places in the mining competitiveness ranking that places it on the 34th rung out of 62 countries, while in 2021 we were in 42nd place (out of 84). In addition, we moved Chile, which is now ranked 35th, according to the annual report of Mining Companies 2022 Prepared by the Fraser […]
Confirm repatriation flight for Venezuelans stranded on the Peru-Chile border
Chile confirmed that a first repatriation flight of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants stranded on the border with Peru will depart on Sunday, who have been seeking to return to their country of origin for weeks, Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren said Thursday. “I want to confirm the arrival of a venezuelan plane to the […]
Failed reforms complicate the Latin American left
The leaders of the Latin American left in power are encountering serious difficulties in carrying out the ambitious structural reforms of their governments. The weakness of the political support that allowed them to reach power and the fragmentation of parliamentary representation are the main reasons, according to experts consulted by EFE. In ChiliGabriel Boric has […]
Chilean economy falls more than expected in March dragged down by mining and trade
The Monthly Index of Economic Activity (Imacec) of Chile, which is considered an advance estimate of the gross domestic product (GDP), registered a decrease of 2.1% year-on-year in March, the Central Bank reported on Tuesday. The result, which registers a greater drop than expected for the third month of the year, was explained “mainly due […]
The new work week and the equation that promises to transform Chile
Workers with more time for their babies or self-care and more productive companies: the new 40-hour work week approved by Chile begins to transform society with one of the most liberal economies in Latin America. In mid-April, the government of leftist Gabriel Boric promulgated a law that progressively cuts the work week from 45 to […]
Chile: State lithium plan emerges as test for resource nationalism
The speech of the Chilean president, gabriel boriclast week to seek greater state control over the lithium looms as the latest test for the resource nationalism embraced by the rising left in Latin Americabut which has proven difficult to implement in practice. While the former student protest leader’s proposal to give the state a majority […]
Chile uses old copper formula for its new lithium plan
Chile’s decision to increase state control over its lithium industry has shocked the new energy metals sector. The country’s two largest lithium producers, SQM and Albemarle, have seen their share prices fall on the prospect of having to relinquish majority control of their operations or risk losing their licenses once they expire in 2030 and […]
Chilean lithium policy is a boost for manufacturers to diversify their supply
Chile’s decision to nationalize its food industry lithium It adds supply uncertainty for global automakers, which are facing a shortage of materials for electric vehicle batteries, and could make it more urgent to seek new sources of the metal. The president of ChiliGabriel Boric, announced last Thursday his intention to create a new state company […]