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Book Release: "38 Stars. the Biggest Escape From a Women's Prison in History" - the Press Project - News, Analysis, Radio, Television

"38 Stars. The biggest escape from a women's prison in history" was released by "Dysinios Typos" publications. From the book's foreword: (…) Operation Star (an action, a vague name: no one remembers why it was called that, although it is believed that the name alluded to the Tupamaros' symbol, a five-pointed star) is the largest escape planned worldwide from a women's prison. The only event that surpasses it in number occurred in April 2014 in C…Read Article

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Johannes Kaiser Proposes Replacing Streets Named After Salvador Allende with Augusto Pinochet in His Possible Government • El Sol De Iquique

In a controversial statement made during a party meeting in the city of Iquique, the presidential candidate for the National Libertarian Party, Johannes Kaiser, stated that if he wins office in La Moneda, he will push for the renaming of streets currently honoring former President Salvador Allende, replacing them with the name of Augusto Pinochet. "Every street in Salvador Allende will end with one named after Augusto Pinochet," Kaiser stated be…Read Article

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From Television to Dreams Comes a Tribute to Ricardo Arjona • El Sol De Iquique

The unmissable event will take place at the Lucky 7 Restobar. Roy Vargas, known professionally as "Roy Arjona," is a singer who rose to fame on the talent shows "Mi Nombre Es" and "Yo Soy." On these shows, he became known for his unmistakable tone and melody, similar to that of the Central American artist. Since then, his career has grown, positioning himself as one of the most popular tribute acts in our country. He will perform this Friday the…Read Article

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Alto Hospicio Students Value Experience in the Port of Iquique • El Sol De Iquique

As part of the "Live the Port" outreach program promoted by Empresa Portuaria Iquique (EPI), third- and fourth-year students from Los Cóndores High School in Alto Hospicio participated in an enriching guided tour of the port. There, they learned firsthand how one of the region's main economic drivers works. The objective of the activity was to introduce young people to the world of port logistics. "We're here to see how the port works; we find i…Iquique · IquiqueRead Article

Chile Busts Tren de Aragua’s Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Money Laundering Network

Chile Busts Cross-Border Money Laundering Ring Chilean authorities just pulled apart a sprawling money laundering network that shuffled millions—some of it through cryptocurrency—across at least seven countries. The operation had ties to Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan criminal group that’s been expanding fast lately, and honestly, it’s the kind of scheme that makes you wonder how much of this flies under the radar. The arrests last month snagged 5…Cryptocurrency · IquiqueRead Article

Preventive Detention for Driver Who Ran over and Killed a Rosca Vendor in Iquique • El Sol De Iquique

The Iquique Prosecutor's Office has successfully remanded the driver who struck and killed a street vendor in the Zofri industrial area while the case is investigated. The incident occurred on July 1st at around 1:00 PM and has had a profound impact on the community. The victim was a woman who sold bread rolls on the street, like so many others who make a living on the street. According to prosecutor Camila Albarracín, the defendant—identified b…Iquique · IquiqueRead Article

At the Traveling Fair on September 18 | Queue-Liners Demonstrate in Iquique Against a New Municipal Ordinance • El Sol De Iquique

RL/JC This morning, a group of informal vendors known as coleros (coleros), who are not officially part of the Traveling Fair, held a demonstration on 18 de Septiembre Street. The protest aimed to express their rejection of the relocation imposed by the new municipal ordinance that modifies the location of the fair. The mobilization, which brought together dozens of people, drew the presence of Carabineros personnel, including officers from the …Iquique · IquiqueRead Article

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 · IquiqueRead 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 · IquiqueRead 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 · IquiqueRead 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 · IquiqueRead Article

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