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Travel Sale 2026 launches in Chile with discounts of up to 60%
The three-day promotion, organised by the Cámara de Comercio de Santiago, Achet and Fedetur, includes flights, hotels, cruises and tour packages to more than 90 destinations.
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Coquimbo Unido-Huachipato match suspended after fireworks injure goalkeeper
A Primera División match between Coquimbo Unido and Huachipato was suspended on Aug. 30 after fireworks thrown onto the field injured Huachipato goalkeeper Christian Bravo.
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Health
Minsal reports 56.1% positivity rate for respiratory viruses
Chile’s Health Ministry reported a 56.1% positivity rate for respiratory viruses on Aug. 31, alongside increased pressure on pediatric critical care beds.
Business
Capstone Copper completes San Pietro acquisition in Atacama Region
Capstone Copper has completed its acquisition of the San Pietro copper-gold-iron-cobalt project in Chile’s Atacama Region, adding about 16,000 hectares to its land position for $25 million in company shares.
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Kast scheduled to visit Magallanes amid tensions with Argentina
President José Antonio Kast is scheduled to visit Chile’s Magallanes region on August 31, including a stop to supervise military exercises in the country’s south, as diplomatic tensions with Argentina continue over sovereignty of the Strait of Magellan.
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At 78, Arturo Bello Returns to School to Learn to Read and Write
Arturo Bello, 78, is studying at Instituto Fermín Vivaceta in Lo Barnechea after leaving school at 12 to work.
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Ilhan Omar targeted at Minneapolis town hall as incident intensifies U.S. political tensions
Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked during a town hall in Minneapolis when a man sprayed an unknown substance at her, according to reports. The incident came amid heightened scrutiny of immigration enforcement and a broader dispute involving federal agents’ actions in Minnesota.
Tech
Amazon says it will cut 16,000 jobs worldwide after draft email about layoffs circulated
Amazon told employees it plans to eliminate 16,000 jobs globally in a second major wave of cuts. The announcement followed an apparent leak involving a draft message that referenced the reductions and was mistakenly sent or previewed to some staff.
Business
S&P 500 crosses 7,000 milestone as markets ride AI optimism and dollar weakness
U.S. markets hit new highs as the S&P 500 moved above 7,000 for the first time, driven by AI enthusiasm and anticipation of major tech earnings. The dollar slid to multi-year lows, while investors also reacted to reports about a potential SpaceX IPO and new Amazon layoffs.
World
Odesa faces sustained strikes as Russia shifts pressure back toward the Black Sea
Odesa has come under repeated missile and drone attacks as the war’s focus pivots toward Ukraine’s Black Sea region. The renewed pressure highlights the strategic importance of maritime routes and port infrastructure even as front-line dynamics shift elsewhere.
Health
CDC says it will update U.S. childhood immunization schedule following presidential memorandum
The CDC says it will move forward with changes to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule after a presidential directive and a review comparing U.S. recommendations with those of peer nations. Officials said vaccines will remain covered by insurance without cost-sharing, while the schedule will be organized into clearer categories.
Sports
Australian Open: Ben Shelton rallies past Casper Ruud to set up quarterfinal with Jannik Sinner
Ben Shelton came from a set down to beat Casper Ruud at the Australian Open, moving into the quarterfinals where he will face Jannik Sinner. The day also featured Iga Swiatek’s dominant win as the tournament’s top seeds advanced.
Politics
Ilhan Omar incident adds to pressure over DHS leadership and federal actions in Minnesota
U.S. politics in late January 2026 has been dominated by fallout from a Minneapolis town hall attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar and intensifying arguments over the conduct of federal authorities and the leadership of Homeland Security.
World
Trump threatens Cuba as report says he is weighing a total blockade on oil imports
President Donald Trump renewed threats toward Cuba, arguing the island is losing financial and energy support it once received from Venezuela. The remarks came as reports said the administration was considering a sweeping move to block oil imports to Cuba, while Mexico’s president described her country’s decision to stop sending oil shipments as a sovereign choice.