Tickets going fast for Chile’s match vs. Ecuador
Comments OffChile is on the verge of qualifying for its first World Cup since 1998, and fans lined up Thursday for tickets to what could be a momentous game. Thousands snapped up the first tickets on sale for the Oct. 14 game against Ecuador. The match could decide which team, if any, makes it to next [...]
Latin America Increases Military Spending As Poverty Grows Worse
Comments OffLeaders of Latin American nations have embarked on record military spending, while their citizens face the worst level of poverty in years.
Tension between neighboring countries and the Colombian government’s decision to forge closer ties with the United States in its fight against drugs have fueled what some are calling an arms race.
“This trend is worrisome,” [...]
Chile invites Peru to disputed military exercise
Comments OffThe Chilean air force said Tuesday it has invited its Peruvian counterpart to send observers to military maneuvers that Peru has interpreted as threatening and wants canceled.
The air exercise is set for late October in an area of northern Chile near Peru and is to include participation by the air forces of the United States, [...]
Chile May Cut Investment Barriers to Boost Trading
Comments OffChile will seek to ease access to capital markets for foreign investors and authorize new financial instruments such as covered bonds to increase trading, Finance Minister Andres Velasco said.
A bill with the changes will be sent to Congress this week. The government wants to broaden tax breaks for foreigners, allow exchange-traded funds and promote investment [...]
