President of the República – Sebastián Piñera Echenique A series of aftershocks rattled Chile’s Presidential Inauguration. Yesterday Thursday, March 11th, major aftershocks rocked the central coast of Chile and frightened those people who had assembled in Valparaiso to attend Sebastián Piñera’s rise to power.  Piñera himself appeared calm during the aftershocks, smiling and... 

Chilean President-elect Sebastian Pinera President-elect Sebastián Piñera announced that army soldiers will stay in the earthquake-rocked areas. Sebastián Piñera, who will take office on March 11th, said he will keep the national armed forces deployed in the areas that were most affected by the natural disaster. Piñera explained that his decision lies in the fact that the soldiers have the tools... 

Goods retreived from looters included whitegoods and televisions Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has said that the full weight of the law will come down on looters. Michelle Bachelet traveled to the Bío-Bío region on Sunday to monitor efforts to recover the items looted by the population after the February 27th earthquake. The President said in a press release that those people who stole items... 

Chile helps Chile The 25 hour Chilean telethon called “Chile ayuda a Chile” (Chile helps Chile) raised $30.1 billion pesos ($59.2 million U.S. Dollars) over the weekend.  The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has pledged up to $10 million dollars to Chile from the United Nations fund for earthquake relief.  “Chile helps Chile” aims to build at least 30,000 temporary... 

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II of England and the Prince of Wales have sent multiple solidarity messages that the international community has expressed to Chile due to the catastrophe that has been affecting the central and southern regions since last Saturday. “I am deeply moved by the earthquake news that is affecting Chile, the tragic loss of human lives and the great damage... 

Singer Ricardo Arjona Yesterday, the organizers of the Telethon that will be carried out this Friday and Saturday for the earthquake victims announced that Ricardo Arjona will be one of the guests for the crusade. However, the Guatemalan singer, who recently sang for the Viña Festival 2010, is not going to be able to attend due to his compromise, a concert in Argentina on March 6th. The production... 

President Michelle Bachelet Peruvian President Alan García arrived in Chile and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet announced the death toll has increased. García landed in Chilean Territory on Tuesday and said his country is at the service of the Chilean people and Government for whatever they need. In addition, García brought essential aid to Chile, such as medical assistance and necessary... 

After the 8,8 (Richter) earthquake in Chile and its several aftershocks the situation is like this: V Region of Valparaíso: The historic area of the city is seriously damaged and transport services are interrupted. The route between Viña del Mar and Santiago is open but people must be highly cautious when driving due to several large breaks in the asphalt. Metropolitan Region of Santiago: The first... 

Santiago Museum After Saturday's massive Quake At 3:34am local time Saturday morning a magnitude-8.8 earthquake ripped through Chile, toppling building and killing at least 122 people.  In Santiago, the capital, there were widespread blackouts and damages to many buildings. The Earthquake struck 56 miles (90 km) northeast of the city of Concepcion at a depth of 22 miles (35 km).   The quake... 

Michelle Bachelet Today, President Michelle Bachelet will travel by plane to the city of Mar del Plata in Argentina. This will be one of her last travels before she leaves her position on March 11st. This time she will meet the president of Argentina, Cristina Fernández, and both will inaugurate the “Velas Sudamérica 2010” regatta which will celebrate the bicentenaries of both countries. Michelle...