Chile
Chile lawmakers lift abortion ban introduced by Pinochet
Chile's lower house of Congress has approved a proposal that lifts a ban on abortion in cases of rape, when there is health risk for the mother, or when the foetus is not viable. The draft, which was submitted by Michelle Bachelet's government, needs Senate approval to become law. Despite being predominantly Catholic,...
New Zealand warns of possible tsunami waves after Chile earthquake
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – A magnitude-8.3 quake that struck off the coast of Chile Wednesday night was powerful enough that authorities 6,000 miles away in New Zealand have warned residents that a tsunami could hit parts of the country. And the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the place most at risk in the South...
Magnitude 6.5 quake hits off Chile, buildings shaking in Santiago
A 6.5 magnitude quake hit an area near Santiago, Chile on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor reportedly shook buildings in the capital. The earthquake occurred some 130 miles (210 kilometers) to the northwest of Santiago, USGS reported on Monday. The epicenter of the quake was at a depth of 15.3...
Tsunami waves triggered by 8.3 quake strike Chile (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Tsunami waves triggered by a massive 8.3 earthquake have reached Chilean shores, flooding the streets and forcing people to seek shelter on higher ground. Authorities have kept a high alert level in place for most of the coastline. Daños sector La Boca en Concón son cuantiosos @tvn_gonzalo @christianpino @mxperez...