SANTIAGO — Once again, Chilean students have taken to the streets to protest the…
A message from the British Embassy
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office has a website called “Locate”. They encourage British nationals to register with their status and location. This information can be used to contact you if you need assistance, and to update family members who call the UK office for information. It only takes a few minutes to enter your [...]
Skype numbers down in Chile
The Skype website has confirmed that their online numbers in Chile are not working at present due to problems earthquake caused for their partner. They say that engineers are working closely with their partner to restore service. They have yet to release any further information or a time frame as to when service will be restored, or if and [...]
92% of LIDER Supermarkets Operating Normal All Throughout Chile
A vast majority of LIDER supermarkets – 92% – are operating normally in all of Chile, thus the population in all regions are able to buy their supplies like they are used to. LIDER calls on the population to do their grocery shopping in a habitual way and that the stores will not suffer from [...]
Higher Magnitude than Haiti, yet less Fatal
There is a difference of 1.8 on the Richter scale between the earthquake in Chile, February 27th and the one in Haiti, January 12th. While Haiti had to claim over 220’000 casualties, the estimated number of casualties in Chile is a lot lower. Why is that? There is one obvious answer to that: Chile is [...]
How to Donate to Chile
Chile has begun to accept aid and donations from countries around the world, however right now they are only accepting a limited amount of aid. To make sure your donation is getting to Chile please use one of the following: Donations: 1. Save the Waves Because Save The Waves Coalition’s ongoing environmental work is in the [...]
Message from the Canadian Embassy
Canada has been in email contact with their people who are registered with the Canadian Embassy as a Canadian Citizen currently residing in or visiting Chile. Government of Canada officials with The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada in Ottawa and in Santiago are providing consular assistance to Canadian citizens as required. Those with active registrations are asked [...]