Santiago, Chile
Coverage of Santiago, Chile in the Nexus archive.
- Banco Santander-Chile: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Banco Santander-Chile reported second-quarter earnings of $424.4 million with 90 cents per share and revenue of $1.28 billion. Its revenue net of interest expense was $846.5 million, missing forecasts, while shares have risen 9% this year and 47% in the past 12 months.
- Tools to Fight Hantavirus Show Promise Despite Limited Funding
Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. A recent outbreak on a cruise ship highlighted the lack of treatments and vaccines for the rare but deadly rodent-borne virus.
- Protesters clash with police in Chile's capital over President Kast’s education cuts
Protesters in Chile's capital clashed with police over President José Antonio Kast's education cuts and austerity measures. The march, organized by the Confederation of Chilean Students and supported by teachers' unions and other groups, led to clashes involving water cannons and tear gas. The government's austerity plan includes a $6 billion spending cut and a controversial National Reconstruction bill.