The country’s socialist president has been forced to accept restraints on plans for structural reform.
The case of one of the most notorious torture cases of the 17-year military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet over Chili was reopened in 2013.
Stargazing in Chile’s Atacama Desert is increasingly becoming a popular activity in the tourism industry that attracts numerous astro-tourists.
Highways have been blocked, hundreds of prisoners have escaped from a penitentiary and five people have died after an earthquake struck Chile.
Chile’s riot police have fired water cannons and hurled tear gas at protesters in downtown Santiago.
Small groups of hooded protesters have clashed with police, stoned cars and set up flaming barricades in Chile’s capital.
Brazil were booed by their own fans after stumbling to a 2-2 draw with Chile in their first friendly at a 2014 World Cup stadium.
Brazil cruised into the quarterfinals of the World Cup on Monday with a convincing 3-0 victory over Chile at Ellis Park.
An inspired David Villa scored one sublime goal and created another for Andres Iniesta as European champions Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1.
Chile kept their place at the top of Group H with a bitterly fought 1-0 win over a stubborn 10-man Switzerland on Monday.
Jean Beausejour scored the only goal as Chile beat Honduras 1-0 in their Group H opening match on Wednesday.