Survivors Describe Deadly Snowstorm in Chilean Patagonia

Five tourists, from Mexico, Britain and Germany, died Monday on a popular hiking trail in the Torres del Paine National Park.

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What to Know About Chile’s Election on Sunday

Polls show right-wing candidates drawing the most support, but a recent compulsory voting law could bring a surge of new voters, adding uncertainty.

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What Happened to Gabriel Boric’s Leftist Promises for Chile?

When he was elected four years ago, President Gabriel Boric of Chile carried ambitious promises and new energy. Then reality kicked in.

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A History of the C.I.A.’s Involvement in Latin America, From Bay of Pigs to Chile Coups

For much of the 20th century, the C.I.A. devised plots to overthrow governments, kill high-profile leaders or arm dissident groups.

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A Defender of Darkness in the Darkest Place on Earth

A Chilean astronomer has become dedicated to battling light pollution in the Atacama Desert and preserve what is considered the best place on Earth to study space.

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American Pilot Ethan Guo Is Released After Being Stuck Off Antarctica

Ethan Guo said that he had been effectively stranded at a Chilean military base on King George Island since June 28. The authorities said he landed without permission.

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Large Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage Near Argentina and Chile

The epicenter of the 7.5-magnitude quake was in the Drake Passage, a body of water between the southernmost tip of South America and Antarctica.

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U.S. Pilot Stranded in Antarctica Says It’s ‘Isolating and Lonely’

Ethan Guo, a content creator, said that he has been effectively trapped at a Chilean base since June. The authorities had said he landed there without permission.

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Three More Workers Found Dead in Collapsed Chilean Mine

Rescuers have recovered the bodies of four miners and are searching for two more after an earthquake caused a partial collapse at El Teniente mine last week.

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5 Missing After Deadly Mine Collapse in Chile

Chile’s state-owned copper company halted operations at its El Teniente mine after an earthquake. At least one person was killed in the accident.

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