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Undersecretary of Defense Is Already in the Tarapacá Region for “Narcomilitars” Case - La Tercera

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As announced by the Minister of Defense, Adriana Delpiano, the undersecretary of the portfolio Ricardo Montero traveled to the Tarapacá Region to gather background regarding the case of drug trafficking that has seven ex-military personnel in pretrial detention. On 26 June, seven ex-military personnel linked to the “narcomilitar” case were sent to pretrial detention after being formalized for the crimes of drug trafficking and illicit associatio…See the Story

Journalism · Iquique

Xenophobia Against Venezuelans Grows and the Governments of the Region Do Not Give Answers

02-07-25.- Verbal and physical aggressions, stigmatizing political discourses, hate campaigns on social networks are some of the manifestations of xenophobia against Venezuelans in Latin America, but many times, the authorities silence or even fuel discrimination.The researcher ...See the Story

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Calls for Sustainable Female Entrepreneurship in Tarapacá Begin • El Sol De Iquique

● With a $3.5 million subsidy, the Capital Abeja program seeks to strengthen the formalization of women-led businesses. Meanwhile, the Crece Sustentable program offers up to $9 million for micro, small, and cooperative businesses that wish to incorporate sustainable technologies and practices. With the goal of promoting female entrepreneurship and fostering sustainable businesses, Sercotec Tarapacá held the official launch of the Capital Abeja E…See the Story

Now | New Landslide on Cuesta Chinchorro Blocks Route 5 North • El Sol De Iquique

This Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Cuesta Chinchorro is back in the news after another rock slide forced the complete closure of Route 5 North in both directions, right on the section that connects Arica with Iquique. During the day, a rock slide occurred in the area known as Cuesta Cultural Chinchorro or Cuesta Camarones, leaving dozens of vehicles stranded and causing heavy traffic congestion from the early hours of the morning.Iquique · Iquique Read Article

The Monk at Dusk: Overrated Auth and a Candidacy that Dances to the Rhythm of "the Symbol" • El Sol De Iquique

Years ago, this humble rag caught the eye of the phenomenon: Pepe Auth, former congressman and now a small-screen electoral fortune teller, was a little... overrated. And look, in the middle of the primary campaign, Jaime "Tulet" Mulet told Rock & Pop what many were murmuring: "Pepe Auth never gets it right." He said it like that, without anesthesia, like someone taking bread out of the oven and breaking it in front of everyone. SPEAKING Auth co…Iquique · Iquique Read Article

Aguas Del Altiplano Completes Repair of Drive Line at Playa Brava • El Sol De Iquique

After detecting a minor leak in the "Playa Brava" discharge line, Aguas del Altiplano announced that the repair work already completed in the area will be received this Thursday. The affected infrastructure is key to conveying water to the outfall, so it coordinated with the Municipality of Iquique to advance the restoration of the public space. According to the company, the work included excavating more than three meters deep to repair the pipe…Iquique · Iquique Read Article

More than 1,200 Inspections of Liquor Stores in Tarapacá so Far This Year • El Sol De Iquique

With the aim of ensuring compliance with the law and strengthening security in the region's municipalities, the Tarapacá Zone Police have redoubled their efforts to monitor liquor stores. During 2025, 1,257 inspections were carried out at 884 establishments with commercial licenses, the records of which are provided annually by each municipality. Of these, 56% were carried out in the municipality of Iquique. Results of the inspections Fifty-six …Iquique · Iquique Read Article

Prosecutor's Office and Police Investigate Fatal Accident in the Northern Sector of Iquique • El Sol De Iquique

Prosecutor Camila Albarracín traveled to the northern sector of Iquique this Monday after a woman died after being hit on a public road. A truck and a smaller vehicle were allegedly involved in the incident. “During the hours and work of SIAT personnel, along with the OS9 and the SIP of the Carabineros, we were able to establish the existence of a second vehicle that allegedly struck the victim. We are trying to verify whether this was intention…Iquique · Iquique Read Article

In Its First Week of Exhibition: More than Two Thousand People Have Visited the “Newton Museum” Exhibit in the Casa Collahuasi Art Gallery • El Sol De Iquique

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From Pocket to Ears: in 1979 when Music Became “Personal Stereo” • El Sol De Iquique

On July 1, 1979, a Japanese invention entered our lives forever: the Sony Walkman, or as we called it in Chile, the "personal stereo." That day, a new way of listening to music was born—portable, intimate, and at your own pace. The idea came from Masaru Ibuka, founder of Sony, who wanted to listen to his albums on airplanes without carrying a giant brick. He asked for something lighter, just for listening. And they made it: a blue and silver dev…Iquique · Iquique Read Article

Carabinieri Checks on the Streets of the Vco: 1 Arrest and 7 Complaints During the Weekend

One arrest, seven complaints, five licences withdrawn and three people reported to the Prefecture. This is the report of the checks carried out by the police on the weekend in the Vco. In particular, a 20-year-old resident in Ossola, hit by an order of imprisonment, was arrested by...Iquique · Iquique See the Story

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Undersecretary of Defense Is Already in the Tarapacá Region for “Narcomilitars” Case - La Tercera

Xenophobia Against Venezuelans Grows and the Governments of the Region Do Not Give Answers

Calls for Sustainable Female Entrepreneurship in Tarapacá Begin • El Sol De Iquique

Now | New Landslide on Cuesta Chinchorro Blocks Route 5 North • El Sol De Iquique

The Monk at Dusk: Overrated Auth and a Candidacy that Dances to the Rhythm of "the Symbol" • El Sol De Iquique

Aguas Del Altiplano Completes Repair of Drive Line at Playa Brava • El Sol De Iquique

More than 1,200 Inspections of Liquor Stores in Tarapacá so Far This Year • El Sol De Iquique

Prosecutor's Office and Police Investigate Fatal Accident in the Northern Sector of Iquique • El Sol De Iquique

In Its First Week of Exhibition: More than Two Thousand People Have Visited the “Newton Museum” Exhibit in the Casa Collahuasi Art Gallery • El Sol De Iquique

From Pocket to Ears: in 1979 when Music Became “Personal Stereo” • El Sol De Iquique

Carabinieri Checks on the Streets of the Vco: 1 Arrest and 7 Complaints During the Weekend

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