Label it: Chile battles obesity
Packaged foods and soft drinks sold in Chile that are high in saturated fat, sugar, or salt will carry prominent labels on the front of the package. But not everyone is happy with the rules.
Steven Bodzin
Chile mine rescue: 3 years later, Piñera tries to recapture the political magic
Chilean President Piñera returned to the mine where 33 trapped men were dramatically rescued in 2010. He may be trying to capitalize on that moment as next month’s elections draw near.
40 years later, Chile struggles with legacy of Pinochet coup
A pledge not to repeat history isn’t enough for some in Chile.
Pinochet dictatorial legacy lingers in Chile’s presidential race
The contest between Bachelet and a Pinochet era aide is more than a faceoff between capitalism and socialism.
South American leaders likely to back Venezuela’s Maduro in emergency meeting
Despite complaints from some Venezuelans that Sunday’s election had irregularities, analysts say leaders in the region will likely support Mr. Maduro’s election in order to maintain stability.
In reversal, Spain woos investment from Latin America
European leaders spent the weekend in Chile meeting their Latin American counterparts — and talking up possibilities for investment on the old continent.
Chile-Peru border dispute moves from battlefield to courtroom
A five-year legal battle over a Chile-Peru territorial dispute ends tomorrow. Countries have gradually moved their conflicts to the legal arena, but how the losing country reacts to the verdict will be telling.
Back on Latin America’s menu: purple seaweed, blue eggs, and amaranth
By Sara Miller Llana and Steven Bodzin
As traditional foods like quinoa gain popularity world-wide, many in Latin America are seeking to get their own residents to delve into plates that were the superfoods of their ancestors.
Hugo Chávez to ‘deepen’ revolution as opponents miss mark
Chávez’s victory last night gives him another six-year term, frustrating opponents who say his policies and management style have squandered the country’s biggest-ever oil boom.
