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A 1,240-kilometer road, the Carretera Austral, faces challenges like ferry crossings and difficult terrain as it pushes deeper into Chilean Patagonia.
Thirty years of fishing and ranching on the Beagle Channel has shaped Carlos Barria's life at the southernmost tip of South America.
Augusto Pinochet's regime in Chile, supported by the United States and the United Kingdom, employed terror and torture against its citizens while the West remained complicit.
Easter Island, measuring 20 kilometers long and 10 kilometers wide, is home to around 25,000 archaeological sites, only a fifth of which have been excavated.
El coronel Moren Brito, torturador en Villa Grimaldi, es confrontado por una víctima en Santiago.
A bomb kills former Chilean ambassador Orlando Letelier and his wife on Embassy Row in 1976.
Patagonia's icefields challenge climate researchers like Tobias Sauter, who, alongside mountaineers Robert Jasper and Jörn Heller, seeks vital data on climate change impacts.
A 25,000-mile arc of tectonic activity stretches from the glaciers of Alaska to the deserts of Chile, shaping the Earth's surface through earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Chile's dark history under dictator Augusto Pinochet is examined through testimonies of survivors and new evidence of secret extermination camps.
Jeff and Steve camp at nearly 10,000 feet in Chile's Atacama Desert, where they search for meteorites worth up to $25,000.
1,460 people are officially recognized as 'disappeared' from the Pinochet era, but many more remain unaccounted for, including Juan Eduardo Rojas-Vásquez's family.
Lucía Pinochet reflects on her father's legacy and the impact of his dictatorship in Chile.
At least 300,000 people were murdered during Idi Amin's brutal rule in Uganda from 1971 to 1979, a period marked by fear and oppression.
An elderly woman in a Chilean retirement home reflects on her youth in the Spanish Basque Country, addressing memory loss and her sense of identity.
Gary Fildes embarks on a 15-hour flight to Santiago, Chile, to investigate the region's significant contributions to astronomy and dark sky preservation.
Joe Moses fights to protect the Paga Hill Settlement in Papua New Guinea from violent police actions aimed at clearing the area for luxury development.
Nanni Moretti recounts the 1973 coup d'état in Chile that ended Salvador Allende's government.
Pepe Rovano confronts the legacy of his father, a criminal under General Pinochet, while advocating for justice for the victims of Chile's dictatorship.
Chile's historic election follows protests sparked by a subway fair hike and demands for a new constitution.
In Chile's Atacama Salt Flat, SQM's lithium extraction raises questions about meeting global demand while addressing environmental concerns from local entrepreneurs like Rosa Ramos.
The Mapuche face threats to their sacred Tolhuaca volcano from construction plans in Chile.
On September 8, a bomb detonated in a Santiago subway station during lunchtime, injuring 14 people and marking a shift in the pattern of attacks.
Chile faces massive protests over inequality, with Sebastián Piñera reshuffling his cabinet amid unrest.
Sonia Ramos protests lithium mining in Chile's Atacama Desert, citing environmental destruction.
Emma Liu climbs Villarrica Volcano in Chile to gather data for the Global Volcanism Program.
106 miles are covered by ultrarunners through Patagonia National Park to support conservation efforts and raise awareness for the region's natural restoration.
Otto Flores, Ramón Navarro, and Kalle Carranza reunite in Mexico to surf great waves together.
Chile's salmon industry, the second largest, faces criticism for its environmental impact.
Thirty-three miners were trapped 2,400 feet underground for 69 days after a boulder the size of a 45-story building caused a mine collapse in Chile.
One in three births in the United States is now delivered by Cesarean section, making it the most common major surgery in the country.
Dr. J discusses the European Southern Observatory's quest for pristine skies in Chile's Atacama Desert.
Surfistas buscan las olas más grandes en la isla de Alejandro Selkirk y descubren tesoros.
Sam prepares for an operation to address an open wound on his vocal folds, hoping to speak without pain for the first time in months.
Victoria Chamorro, a trans woman, navigates HIV care in Chile's Mapuche community.
Five years ago, a tsunami struck Robinson Crusoe Island, leaving many dead and survivors traumatized after a 12-year-old girl sounded the alarm.
A young man from England secures 90 acres of ranch land in Alberta in 1909 but struggles to adapt to the demands of cattle ranching.
Lou Diamond Phillips discusses the true story of 33 Chilean miners and working with Antonio Banderas.
Fans celebrate in Copa Cabana while protests escalate with police intervention during the World Cup.
Chile opens Latin America's first thermosolar power plant in the Atacama Desert.
Chile's rising middle class faces challenges, including violent student protests and economic shifts.
Camila Vallejo leads a campaign for education reform in Chile, starting in April 2011.
Colombia calls for global action to support Palestinians and highlights historical solidarity.
China sees a drop in COVID-19 cases while Italy's death toll rises significantly.
Germany seeks non-Russian energy sources with Spain and Portugal amid Ukraine conflict.
Haitian migrants, traveling through Mexico from countries like Chile and Guatemala, face challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border amid changing immigration policies.
The Westside boys skate club in Albuquerque began when Gabe Marquez opened a shop to support his daughter and her friends, creating a safe space for local youth.
Sasha Skochilenko faces trial in Russia for protesting the special military operation in Ukraine.
The Geminid meteor shower lights up the sky over Paranal Observatory in December 2012.
