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Restrictions by country, South AmericaARGENTINA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, COVID, PERU, Tourism

Many Countries Suspend, or Impose Restrictions on, Flights To / From the UK

Eleven European countries have announced that they will impose immediate restrictions on flights and transports coming from the United Kingdom following the discovery of a new coronavirus strain believed to…

South America, UpdatesCHILE, Tourism

Chilean Capital Santiago May Turn Into a Desert City

Each year, more cities are seeing an increase in the signs of desertification—including the dry, light brown soil indicating water scarcity. Among those facing the greatest threat is Santiago, the…

Restrictions by country, South AmericaCHILE, COVID, Tourism

Chile: Preparing to Re-Open in Stages

Chile’ is the country that has closed its borders longer than any other nation in LATAM due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. On November 5, the country announced that it is organizing re-opening protocols for all foreign visitors. According…

Restrictions by country, South AmericaCHILE, COVID, Regulations COVID-19

Chile: Curfew Hours Changed in Santiago

The government announced that, starting on November 5, Chile will impose a curfew in Santiago. The curfew will be in effect from midnight to 5 a.m. Prior to that, the…

Restrictions by country, South AmericaCHILE, COVID, Health, Regulations COVID-19

Chile: The Nation Remains Closed. Government Introduces Entry Protocol

The Chilean government established a protocol for the entry of foreigners and travelers entering the country. The protocol includes presenting proof for a negative PCR test that has been administered…

South America, UpdatesCHILE, COVID, Health

CHILE: REAL TIME Screening TEST for Covid-19 Developed

The Health Science Faculty of the University of Talca (255 kilometers South of Santiago) invented a super-fast screening test for Covid-19 that offers a result in 3 seconds! The REAL TIME…

South America, UpdatesCHILE, COVID, Health

Chilean Universities Approved to Develop COVID-19 Vaccines

The Ministry of Health approved clinical trials of two coronavirus vaccines. The vaccine trials are to be carried out by Sinovac Biotech and Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies in collaboration with leading Universities…

South America, UpdatesCHILE, Health, Regulations COVID-19, Tourism

Chile: The Nation Prepares to Receive Foreign Visitors

Chile, September 23rd. A day after authorizing domestic inter-city travel, the Minister of the Economy, Mr. Lucas Palacios, announced that Government is considering the opening of Chile’ to inbound foreign…

Restrictions by country, South AmericaCHILE, COVID, Health

Chile: Five Communities Move to Phase-2 Opening

Beginning on Monday, September 21, five communities were authorized to transition to Phase-2 Opening. The communities are Pudahuel, Independencia, El Bosque, Calama and Quillota. Phase-2 Opening reduces confinement during weekdays,…

U.S. Embassy AlertsCHILE, Regulations COVID-19, Tourism

U.S. Embassy in Chile – COVID-19 Information

Level 3 Travel Advisory for American Citizens: Reconsider travel to Chile due to COVID-19 Country-Specific Information: As of September 24, 2020, Chile has 451,634 confirmed cases of COVID-19 within its borders.…