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Nudist Beach in Chile to Host 1st Nudist Gathering, American Tourists Welcomed
November 4, 2011 | by HS News Staff
“Playa Luna,” Chile’s leading nudist beach, offers bi-monthly tours from Santiago to anyone interested in partaking of some naked fun on the beach. continue reading »
Chile and Argentina Stand Out in Region For Having Highest Standards of Living
November 4, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Norway, Australia and the Netherlands lead the world in the 2011 Human Development Index (HDI), while the Democratic Republic of the Congo, continue reading »
Chile’s Constitutional Court Says No Gay Marriage
October 31, 2011 | by Santiago Times
In a 9-1 vote, Chile’s Constitutional Tribunal has declared arguments for the legalization of gay marriage “inapplicable,” refusing to grant marriage licenses to gay couples. continue reading »
Southern Chile in Red Alert for Potential Eruption of Hudson Volcano
October 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Though Chilean authorities have ruled out an imminent massive eruption, an area of 25 miles around the Hudson in the Aysén region, has been evacuated. continue reading »
Chile’s Mt. Hudson Volcano Spewing Causes Evacuations
October 27, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
Amid Continuous Student Protests in Chile, Human Right Advocates are Watching
October 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Chilean Government must adopt a human rights approach in its policies, particularly those regarding education, indigenous people and freedom of expression, a senior United Nations official has said. continue reading »
Chile Wins First Gold at Pan American Games
October 21, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
Chile Giving Nearly 57,000 18-Year-Olds One Month to Report for Military Draft
October 19, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
The W Hotel in Santiago Under Siege by Justin Bieber Fans – WATCH (VIDEO)
October 16, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Bieber fever that is spreading throughout Latin America has not seemed to die down. This past Friday the Bieber was suppose to arrive Chile to continue his “My World” tour throughout the region. continue reading »
Chilean Miners Mark Anniversary of Famous Rescue
October 15, 2011 | by VOA
A group of the Chilean miners rescued in an operation that transfixed the world a year ago returned to the San Jose mine Thursday for a solemn ceremony. Chile's Former Mining Minister Laurence Golborne was among those who attended the service, together with engineers and several of the rescued workers. During the service, workers laid the first stone of a monument honoring the 33 miners. continue reading »
On Anniversary of Rescue, Bolivian Miner Gets Arrested
October 13, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Trapped Bolivian miner Carlos Mamani unfortunately won’t partake of the 1 year anniversary celebrations as he has been arrested for domestic abuse. continue reading »
World’s Largest Megavirus Found in Chilean Coasts
October 11, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The “Megavirus chilensis,” is between 10 and 20 times bigger than the largest Megavirus ever documented, was found in Chile’s Pacific Ocean. continue reading »
Chilean Miners: One Year Later, We Still Remember (VIDEO)
October 10, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The first anniversary of the accident in a Copiapó mine that trapped 33 Chilean miners underground for 69 days, coincided with the release of the documentary "17 days Buried Alive," about those days before the miners had contact with the surface. continue reading »
Join us This and Every Sunday At HS-News Open Mic
October 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Your backstage pass to HS-News showcase of emerging and established Latino musical talent. Introducing This Week La Rompehueso continue reading »
First Solar Powered Car Rally in Latina America Starts in Chile (VIDEO)
September 30, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Today is the first day of the “Atacama Solar Challenge” a three day rally where participants will cross the Atacama desert on board of solar powered vehicles! continue reading »
