Santiago - Canadian mining company Barrick Gold Corporation said today that it will comply with the details of the resolution of Chile's Superintendent for the Environment (SMA) in which the authority fined the company US$ 16.4 million.

Vallenar - The Superintendent of Environment (SMA) in Chile imposed a fine of US$ 16.4 million to Canadian mining company Barrick Gold for environmental violations at the gold-silver-copper project known as "Pascua Lama" and halted construction of the project.

Temuco - An unusual incident occurred in a rural area of the locality of Lliu Lliu near the town of Villarrica, in Chile; a man attempted to sacrifice one of his pigs with a gun, but one of his workers ended in hospital injured by a rebounding bullet.

Toronto - A migratory shorebird known as ‘B95’, from the identification mark on a band attached to his leg, has been flying each year since 1995 between Patagonia and Canada’s Arctic; so far, it has flown the equivalent to the distance from Earth to the Moon.

Iquique - Several specimens of Ocean Sunfish have washed ashore along the coast of Chile in recent months. The gigantic fishes, always in solitary, cast aground on sandy beaches and the cause of their death remains a mystery to researchers.

Santiago - The Quilimarí River Valley is located in the Region of Coquimbo, Chile; the valley has an approximate length of 45 km from its starting place in the town of Tilama, to its mouth at the Pacific Ocean, near the beach town of Pichidangui.

Bogot - 'La Candelaria' corresponds to the site of the founding of the city of Bogotá in Colombia. From the beginning, it was the administrative center of the country and remains to this day as one of the best preserved colonial neighborhoods in Latin America.

Santiago - At the age of 82 Omara Portuondo, “the grand old lady of Cuban bolero” remains active delighting audiences in various parts of the world. Her busy schedule brought her to Chile and Brazil in May, and is taking her to Ireland and Poland in July.

Boquete - The US-Food and Drug Administration has completed the phase of public consultation prior to making a decision on allowing commercial production of AquaBounty’s genetically modified salmon and the fish going to market for human consumption.

Bogot - The city of Bogotá, capital of Colombia, is located on a plateau of the Andes, in central Colombia, 2.650 meters (8,690 feet) above sea level. The capital, with nearly 7.3 million inhabitants is the fifth most populous conurbation in South America.

Washington - Yesterday the FBI added former Black Panther and convicted cop-killer Assata Shakur to its Most Wanted Terrorist list, placing a $2 million reward on her head. Shakur becomes the first woman and the second 'domestic terrorist' to make the list.

Santiago - The lasting protests of Chilean students claiming quality, not-for-profit education have nearly paralyzed Chile’s education system. This article describes one example justifying the battle of youths against corporate greed and government neglect.

Santiago - The church of St. Francis of Assisi in Santiago de Chile is the country's oldest building. The religious complex includes a former convent which holds important relics from the time of the Spanish conquest and religious artwork from the colonial period.

A new study in Chile reveals that earthquakes are able to crack and deform the Earth's crust permanently. According to geologist Richard Allmendinger of Cornell University and colleagues, major quakes have caused permanent cracks in the earth's crust.

Santiago - Police in Chile have arrested four cult members accused of ritual burning of a baby they believed was the antichrist. They burned the baby alive after the leader of the sect, Ramon Gustavo Castillo Gaete, 36, told them the end of the world was near.

Santiago - Criminal lawyer Helhue Sukni enjoys an excellent reputation among her clients who recommend her without hesitation. Among her usual clientele are some of Chile’s most infamous drug traffickers and serious offenders. Now she’s delving in show business.

Casablanca - Located in a privileged sector of the Casablanca Valley, “El Cuadro Vineyards” features an innovative concept in eno-tourism which recalls the history of wine-making and a sample of the culture and traditions of central Chile.

Santiago - Following a long day of debates, which began at 10 a.m. and lasted for about 11 hours, the Chilean Senate passed by 20 votes to 18 the impeachment of the Education Minister Harald Beyer, accused of failing to address for-profit activity in education.

Casablanca - With the participation of 15 area wineries, folk singers and dancers, local handicrafts and typical food stands, the town of Casablanca held on April 13 and 14 the traditional Harvest Festival, which pays tribute to the fascinating art of wine-making.

Santiago - The Court of Appeals of Copiapó, Chile, ordered suspension of the operations on the Pascua-Lama mining project in the high Andes due to environmental violations; the Toronto-based mining company Barrick Gold Corporation complied with the order.