Chile, which boasts a population of over 19 million people, practically came to a standstill with power cuts leading to internet shortages, stranded commuters and homes without water. Reports ...

Chile’s government has enacted a state of emergency after a huge power outage left millions in the South American country without electricity and plunged the capital Santiago into darkness.

Chile’s Congress has approved a law granting free university education to many of the country’s students. The law was approved by both houses of the legislature last week before Christmas.