Igor I. Solar
Digital Journalist based in Valparaíso, Chile.
Joined on Feb 22, 2010
Expertise in
Science & space,
Environment & green living,
Ethnic cultures,
Music,
Travel
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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.
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London -
A 500-million-year old marine fossil with scissor-shaped claws was described and named by a British researcher as "Kooteninchela deppi" inspired by the character in the movie "Edward Scissorhands" starring Johnny Depp.
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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.
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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.
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London -
The London Zoo is looking for female specimens of a critically endangered species of tropical freshwater fish to initiate a captive conservation program using three males which may be the last surviving representatives of their kind.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Buenos Aires -
Hernán Lorenzino, Minister of Economy in the government of Cristina Fernández, interrupted an interview with Greek Skai TV after he couldn’t come up with a coherent explanation about inflation in Argentina.
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Charlottetown -
Seventy-one years ago today, on April 24, 1942, Canadian novelist Lucy Maud Montgomery died in Toronto at the age of 67. The official cause of her death was attributed to congestive heart failure, more precisely “coronary thrombosis”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A major earthquake with a magnitude 7.8 Richter hit south-east Iran, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reports. The tremors were felt as far as New Delhi, India.
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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.
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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.
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Lewisburg -
A team of researchers found a bat with a strong resemblance to a panda. The animal, the fifth recorded capture of the species, was discovered in South Sudan; it is distinct from other species of the same group and has been classified in a new genus.
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Santiago -
The crossing of the Andes between Santiago, Chile, and Mendoza, Argentina, is a unique experience that offers magnificent mountain scenery of outstanding natural beauty, including a close view of Mount Aconcagua, "The Colossus of America".
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