Women demanded to be heard as demonstrations were seen in over a dozen countries, from Pakistan to Argentina

The 14-year-old was killed inside a Burlington store in Los Angeles when police opened fire at an assault suspect.

Chilean social media users target institution, forcing it at one point to close comments on posts

Augusto Pinochet returns as a bloodsucking vampire – together with Margaret Thatcher – in El Conde, the Chilean director’s black comedy horror. He talks about his fascination with the dictator and...

The former student activist seeks to overhaul Chile’s privatised economy and strengthen social welfare

As Sebastian Pinera prepares to leave office, critics say he has failed to address rights abuses committed on his watch.

The 16-year-old was taking part in demonstrations against Chile's government in the country's capital, Santiago.

Chile's stand-up comedians are emerging as some of Latin Americas funniest. Here's a guide to the comedians from Santiago you need to know.

Thousands of Chileans, illegally adopted during the Pinochet dictatorship, are now relying on tech to trace their biological families.

Neither the government nor the pill manufacturer have offered any help to the women with unplanned pregnancies, and elective abortion is illegal in Chile.

Chileans to elect 155-strong assembly made up of equivalent men and women to set out new framework and enshrine equal rights

Chile is home to the largest Palestinian population outside of the Middle East, making the community a political force.

Santiago, Chile. October 2019. Last week saw the most violent period of Chile’s democratic history.  Mass protestations against the country’s rising…

A new law will provide an allowance for children of mothers killed by their partners or ex-partners.

As Sebastian Pinera prepares to leave office, critics say he has failed to address rights abuses committed on his watch.

Sunday march expected to reignite wave of unrest that began in October over inequality, social injustice and high cost of living

Sunday’s referendum could mean end for 1980 constitution that allowed privatization to flourish and led to widespread inequality

Fifty years after coup that delivered Pinochet power, thousands still grieve the children stolen during his rule

Activists release manifesto, calling on civilians to set the institutions of the state on fire – ‘in a figurative sense’

Editorial: The leftist triumphed over his far-right rival with promises of a fairer deal for ordinary people. Can he achieve it?

A new bill aims to ban the controversial treatment that claims to 'correct' homosexuality—but it could take years.

Sunday march expected to reignite wave of unrest that began in October over inequality, social injustice and high cost of living

The left-wing government has condemned the 1973 coup but the opposition accuses it of fuelling divisions.