Chile forest fire death toll rises to 18 as state of emergency declared

Chilean President Gabriel Boric ‍has announced a ‍state of emergency in two southern regions. Two dozen active forest fires are tearing across southern Chile, forcing more than 50,000 people to…

Kast vs Jara: Chile votes in polarising presidential run-off

Far-right opposition candidate Jose Antonio Kast takes an early lead over his centre-left rival, Jeannette Jara. Published On 14 Dec 2025 | Updated: 14 Dec 2025 11:02 PM (GMT) Far-right…