Two veterinarians in Chile have been accused of applying or promoting dog vaccines to people, falsely claiming it offered protection against COVID-19. According to the health department for the northern province of Antofagasta, at least 100 workers at a mine and a hospital received the Octuple immunization shots. Antofagasta Deputy Health Secretary Roxana Díaz said her agency … Read more
Israel, the UK and Chile are world-leaders in terms of administering Covid-19 vaccines – but when it comes to getting life back to normal, the three countries are seeing very different results. Israel’s successful vaccination drive has given over 60 percent of its population at least one jab. In the UK, around 47 percent of … Read more
The death-defying moment a daredevil speeds down a 9,340ft-tall snow-capped volcano at 62mph in a KAYAK (then lands in a river before descending a waterfall) Red Bull athlete Aniol Serrasolses scaled Villarrica, one of Chile’s most active volcanoes, to perform the stunt He made the 15.5-mile descent in his kayak, navigating snow, woodland and a … Read more
Israel, the UK and Chile are world-leaders in terms of administering Covid-19 vaccines – but when it comes to getting life back to normal, the three countries are seeing very different results. Israel’s successful vaccination drive has given over 60 percent of its population at least one jab. In the UK, around 47 percent of … Read more
Shocking moment 16-year-old ‘busted for shoplifting’ stabs two security guards at a supermarket in Chile A 16-year-old alleged shoplifter attacked and stabbed two security guards at a supermarket in Chile on Sunday The teen was part of a group of suspected shoplifters who were busted for allegedly stealing from a Tottus supermarket in the northern … Read more
Santiago has seen some turbulent political unrest over the years. A coup to overthrow Salvador Allende in 1973 led to a 17-year reign of terror by General Pinochet where political prisoners were executed in the national stadium — which can’t have been good for tourism. But democracy replaced Pinochet’s dictatorship in 1990 and now Chile’s … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week, he offers advice on entry requirements to Chile as well as securing refunds from airlines and chalet companies. Q. I heard that Chile has recently joined the travel corridor list and I am thinking of going on a trip there soon. Are … Read more
Wild celebrations have been seen across Chile after the country voted to rid itself of its dictatorship-era constitution left behind by Augusto Pinochet’s regime. Chileans voted overwhelmingly in a landmark referendum on Sunday to replace the constitution, long seen as underpinning the nation’s glaring economic and social inequalities. The result sparked celebrations across the capital … Read more
Around 300 Chilean burglars have been flown to the UK by criminal gangs to target the homes of the rich and famous over the past three years. The scale of ‘burglary tourism’ from South America emerged as two thieves were jailed for stealing £170,000 of shotguns, computers, jewellery and watches in 12 days. The pair … Read more
Around 300 Chilean burglars have been flown to the UK by criminal gangs to target the homes of the rich and famous over the past three years. The scale of ‘burglary tourism’ from South America emerged as two thieves were jailed for stealing £170,000 of shotguns, computers, jewellery and watches in 12 days. The pair … Read more