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Wildfires destroy 75 houses in Chile, about 600 people evacuated

Santiago - Dozens of homes were destroyed in Valparaiso, Chile, by wildfires that propagated out of control along several sections of the densely populated hills of the city; about 600 people were affected and evacuated to emergency shelters.

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UPDATE: Seven injured in shooting near Chile’s National Congress

Santiago - At least seven people had been injured by gunfire in downtown Valparaiso about a block away from the building of the Chilean National Congress.

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Mysterious death of Canadian in Chile regarded as ‘accidental’

Santiago - “Accidental death” is the main thesis considered by Chilean Police in connection with the death of Bhupinder Mandair, a Canadian national who went missing on Jan. 1, during the New Year celebrations in Valparaiso, and whose body was found on Friday.

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Chile Police finds body of Canadian missing since New Year's Eve

Santiago - A Canadian citizen working for UNESCO in Santiago de Chile, who disappeared in Valparaiso on New Year's Eve, was found dead. A police investigation to determine the causes of his death is underway.

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Earthquake and tsunami drill in Chile mobilizes 500,000 people

San Antonio - About half a million people participated today in a major earthquake and tsunami drill in the Region of Valparaiso, including the port cities of Valparaiso and San Antonio along Chile's central coast.

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The old port of Valparaíso: ‘The Jewel of the Pacific' Special

Santiago - Valparaiso's rich and varied history, along with its unique blend of international seaport atmosphere and chaotic topography and architecture, make the city an ideal place to start the exploration of Chile’s many urban and natural attractions.

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Photo Essay: ‘Cardonal’ Fruit and Vegetable Market of Valparaiso Special

“Cardonal” Farmers Market, a large yellow and green metal frame earthquake-proof structure, has been for over a century one of the main sources of fruits and vegetables for the residents of Valparaiso, Chile.

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Peñuelas Lake: Lack of water affecting nature and domestic users Special

Santiago - The decreased water level of an artificial reservoir used for production of drinking water is affecting wildlife and recreation activities in the Valparaiso Region; the problem is caused by lack of rain and rising consumption during the spring season.

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Photo Essay: Explosion of colors at Valparaiso’s Open-Air Museum Special

The city of Valparaiso in Chile, a major seaport in the west coast of South America, is characterized by its unique geography that includes a narrow area near the coast and at least 42 hills spread in a natural amphitheater surrounding the city.

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5 dead, 50 injured in vehicle pile-up on Chilean highway

Santiago - A major pile-up on a Chilean highway involving at least 50 vehicles left five people dead, scores injured and several trapped in the wrecked vehicles; fog, smoke and excessive speed are being blamed as causes of the accident.

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Building of the Santiago Severín library. This was one of the first public libraries in Chile and South America. The funds to build the library were donated by philanthropist don Santiago Severin Espina. The building was declared a National Monument in 1998. It was severely damaged by the 2010 earthquake and is still under repairs.

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