Santiago1 Apr 2024Moment woman steals guard's gun and opens fireLive-streamed footage captured the moment a detainee stole a gun from a guard and opened fire in Chile.1 Apr 2024Latin America & Caribbean16 Dec 2022Wildfires rip through Chile as temperatures soarOver 7,000 hectares (17,000 acres) of land are affected in central and southern parts of the country.16 Dec 2022Latin America & Caribbean8 Jul 2022Flash of light as meteor spotted over ChileThe asteroid, which lit up the night sky in Santiago, was caught on camera.8 Jul 2022Latin America & Caribbean31 May 2022The mountaineer who enables children to reach highClimber JP Mohr died on K2 but the foundation he created continues to inspire children in Chile.31 May 2022Latin America & Caribbean20 Dec 2021Laser shone at Chile president-elect in victory speechThe bouncing green light did not seem to faze Gabriel Boric as he spoke to supporters in Santiago.20 Dec 2021Latin America & Caribbean19 Dec 2021Chile's dark past hangs over presidential run-offThe election, set to be the most polarised in decades, pits a far-right candidate against a leftist.19 Dec 2021Latin America & Caribbean17 Dec 2021Chilean crowds celebrate death of Pinochet's widowLucia Hiriart, the widow of the former dictator and a divisive figure in the country, has died at 99.17 Dec 2021Latin America & Caribbean11 Jun 2021Chile capital locks down despite mass vaccinationThree-fifths of the country has been vaccinated but rising Covid cases spark new restrictions.11 Jun 2021Latin America & Caribbean7 Feb 2021Violence after officer shoots street performer deadSocial media footage shows a police officer in Chile shooting a man dead, sparking violent protests.7 Feb 2021World