Patagonia Indian Tribe Faces Extinction

This has happened to the smaller tribes in the US and is happening now in south and central America.  It is one effect of "progress". " PUERTO EDEN, Chile (Reuters) – Hawking sea lion skin souvenir canoes at one of South America's most remote outposts, Francisco...

South American leaders support Morales

The political crisis in Latin America has intensified, with Bolivian president Evo Morales accusing the United States of giving aid to the breakaway rebel region in the east. Morales expelled the American...

justin timberlake chilean impersonator

impersonator Justin Timberlake is already recognized in your country, invite the parties to make their show, here I leave the link where you can see their videos and also the link in their group...

Several killed as helicopter crashes in Panama City

A group of Chilean military officers have been killed as their helicopter crashed in Panama City. The fatalities included the head of Chile's national police, Jose Alejandro Bernales, and his wife. "A helicopter crashed into a supermarket in a busy Panama City neighbourhood,...

Over 300 arrested in student demonstrations in Chile

The Earth Times Wed, 28 May 2008 Reports." Santiago - More than 300 students were arrested by elite police forces Wednesday in Chile during crowded protests against proposed legislation on education. At least 100 protestors were arrested near the...

Evacuation Ordered as Chilean Volcano Begins to Spew Ash

The Chaitén volcano in southern Chile blasted ash and what appeared tobe lava a dozen miles into the air on Tuesday, leading the governmentto order the immediate and complete evacuation of everyone livingwithin a...

Thousands leave homes as Chile volcano erupts

A 3,280-foot volcano has unexpectedly erupted in Chile, forcing the evacuation of more than 5,000 people. Experts say the volcano hasn't been active in more than 9,500 years, and is leaving a dangerous layer of...

Chilean Lake Suddenly Disappears

"A glacial lake in southern Chile suddenly disappeared this week in a phenomenon that scientists are attributing to global warming."

Lakota Activists Declare Independence from US

A group of Lakota activists have declared independence from the United States. They intend to withdraw from existing treaty agreements and establish a Lakota country that would issue its own passports and...

Das Hardcore: 130.7mph on a Mountain Bike

How do you say "aaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiihhhhh!!!" in German? I've only gone that speed in a car maybe once. Ever.But on a mountain bike? That's extreme.On a mountain bike in the snow? That's... awesome.But don't try...

Chilean protests explode into riot

It's both the key to and a tragic flaw of the protest that it depends on the force of the many; when a bunch of passionate people try to get together to make a difference, the mob mentality plus passion can bring...

Blackwater: superbly researched indictment of America's hired killers

This is an usual subject for BoingBoing to feature but I've always thought it needed more examination. "Jeremy Scahill's brave and outraged "Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army"...

Calamari the size of Dinner Plates

Looks like some fisherman (I assume from New Zealand) have caught a squid which is weighing in at around 900+ pounds. According to a squid expert in New Zealand this monster would produce Calamari rings the size of dinner plates.Now that is some good eating. :)

Top 25 Censored Stories of 2007

"#1 Future of Internet Debate Ignored by Media Sources: Buzzflash.com, July 18, 2005 Title: “Web of Deceit: How Internet Freedom Got the Federal Ax, and Why Corporate News Censored the Story” Author: Elliot D....

Key dates in the career of Gen. Augusto Pinochet

"By The Associated Press Associated Press 2006-12-11 10:02 AM Key dates in the career of Gen. Augusto Pinochet: Aug. 23, 1973 _ Named commander of the Chilean army by Marxist President Salvador Allende. Sept. 11, 1973 _ Leads bloody military rebellion against Allende, who...

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