Rocío Montes

After the 2010 earthquake that devastated the Caribbean nation, tens of thousands of people traveled to Brazil and Chile. Now they are looking to enter the US, but face many challenges on the journey

The country will face several elections this year in a climate marked by social divisions and political tension

The South American country’s vaccination campaign has already reached more than three million people, at a pace that is outstripping that of Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Spain

The caretaker Socialist Party government proposed the Spanish capital as the new venue for the international event, which is set to take place between December 2 and 13

The parents of a five-year-old girl beat a young teen for 12 hours before killing him

Present to minister by business association sparks ire in a country grappling with gender violence

The pioneering plantation in southern Chile produces about 1.5 tons a year for medical use

But lax legislation means that the country’s top two manufacturers will likely get off lightly

New law took effect on Thursday following more than a decade of debate over gay marriage

Secretary Kerry gives Chilean leader 300 classified papers about the killing in Washington

At least eight people are dead and a million have been evacuated from their homes

Government plans to invest €229 billion in the region over the next 10 years

Controversies surrounding her son and the interior minister lower president's popularity

Tax auditors suspect firm’s false billing scheme was an illegal political financing operation

Government officials have failed to contain the scandal, which has hit the president hard

Penta Group owners accused of paying off politicians to avoid handing over millions in tax

Parliament passes historic changes aimed at improving representation for minority parties

Local media say foreign nationals participated in fundraiser held on yacht in New York

Human rights groups celebrate decision but conservatives say it will only reopen old wounds

President Michelle Bachelet rejects claims and says deep change is needed to end inequality

Chile’s administration will have to fight various sectors to build consensus around its plans

Rodrigo Peñailillo has become Michelle Bachelet’s trusted aide and most powerful minister

Evo Morales’ government brought longstanding row before International Court of Justice last year

More than 2,000 homes have been destroyed in a sweeping blaze that overtook Valparaíso

More than 900,000 people evacuated along the coast

Former president will face runoff with Piñera’s former labor minister