2007 in Chile

none 2007 Events from the year 2007 in Chile Incumbents President: Michelle Bachelet Events March March 26: President of Chile Michelle Bachelet sacks several ministers, including the Minister for National Defence Vivianne Blanlot Soza and the Minister for Justice Isidro Solís Palma for perceived poor performance as well as her chief of staff. The Minister for Transport Sergio Espejo Yaksic is sacked for problems with Santiago's new transport system Transantiago.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6498445.stm Purge amid Chile transport chaos BBC 2008-03-03 2007-03-27 April April 21: At least 10 people are missing in Chile following a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Aysen.At least 10 missing in Chile earthquake December 14, 2015 news.com.au http://www.news.com.au/story/0%2C10117%2C21601271%2D401%2C00.html dead http://arquivo.pt/wayback/20091005174351/http://www.news.com.au/story/0%2C10117%2C21601271%2D401%2C00.html October 5, 2009 May May 5: More than 20 countries including the People's Republic of China, the United States, France, Japan, Chile and South Korea agree to work together to end bottom sea trawling.http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200705/s1915287.htm Countries agree to end deep-sea bottom trawling ABC News Australia 2008-03-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20070508062638/http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200705/s1915287.htm 2007-05-08 dead July July 11: A Chilean court rejects the extradition of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6292778.stm Judge blocks Fujimori extradition BBC 2008-03-03 2007-07-11 July 20: 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup: After the Argentina vs Chile semi-final game ended, a scuffle between Toronto Police officers and members of the Chilean team led to the arrest of 21 players.https://www.tsn.ca/soccer/news_story/?ID=214096&hubname=soccer Taser subdues Chilean team member TSN 2008-03-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20070929161710/http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/news_story/?ID=214096&hubname=soccer 2007-09-29 live August August 3: The former deputy director of Augusto Pinochet's secret police, Raul Iturriaga, is captured by the police after having entered in rebellion in June 2007 against the Chilean state and justice. August 12: Peru issues a map of outlining its claim to maritime territory also claimed by Chile.http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-08/13/content_6521418.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20121010021808/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-08/13/content_6521418.htm dead October 10, 2012 Peru issues map in maritime controversy with Chile Xinhua 2008-03-03 August 13: Chile withdraws its ambassador from Peru for consultations after Peru publishes a map of maritime territory claimed by both countries.http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/08/13/chile.peru.reut/index.html?eref=rss_world Chile and Peru in sea border row CNN 2008-03-03 2007-08-14 August 15: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter Scale rocks Peru 100 miles near Lima, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A tsunami warning is issued for Peru, Ecuador, Chile and Colombia, following the earthquakes. At least 72 people are killed and another 680 injured.http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,293415,00.html At Least 15 Dead as Strong Quakes Rock Peru; Tsunami Advisory Canceled for Hawaii, Pacific Fox News 2008-03-03 2007-08-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20071017183728/http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,293415,00.html 2007-10-17 dead https://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Quakes/us2007gbcv.php Magnitude 8.0 – NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU USGS 2008-03-03 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080310034229/http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Quakes/us2007gbcv.php 2008-03-10 https://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN1529452420070816?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&rpc=22&sp=true Tsunami warnings issued after earthquake in Peru Reuters 2008-03-03 2007-08-16http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/people-here-hugging-and-crying-in-fear/2007/08/16/1186857642862.html?sssdmh=dm16.274167 Hundreds killed in Peru earthquake Sydney Morning Herald 2008-03-03 2007-08-16 August 28: The Supreme Court of Chile confirms a life sentence for Hugo Salas Wenzel, a Chilean general under former dictator Augusto Pinochet, for his role in the murder of 12 opponents of the regime.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6967974.stm Chile ex-general jailed for life BBC 2008-03-03 2007-08-29 August 29: Thousands of people protest in Chile against the economic policies of the President Michelle Bachelet with 350 arrests made when they attempt to enter the grounds of the presidential palace.http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/08/30/2019305.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20110219171610/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/08/30/2019305.htm dead February 19, 2011 Mass economic protests in Chile ABC News Australia 2008-03-03 August 30: More than 450 people have been arrested after protests in which police used tear gas and water cannons in Chile's capital, Santiago.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6969439.stm Clashes erupt at Chilean protests BBC 2008-03-03 2007-08-30 August 31: Twelve Chileans including a Catholic priest are charged for alleged involvement in death squads during the rule of General Augusto Pinochet.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6973614.stm Chile priest charged over deaths BBC 2008-03-03 2007-09-01 September September 3: Japan and Chile sign a free trade agreement. September 21: Chilean Supreme Court approves extradition of Peruvian ex-president Alberto Fujimori on numerous charges, including the massacres of Barrios Altos and La Cantuta.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7006689.stm Chile court extradites Fujimori BBC 2008-03-03 2007-09-22 September 22: Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori arrives in Lima a day after Chile's Supreme Court ruled his extradition back to his home country due to charges of human rights abuses and corruption.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7008302.stm Extradited Fujimori back in Peru BBC 2008-03-03 2007-09-22 October October 4: Family members of deceased de facto president of Chile Augusto Pinochet are arrested in Santiago on charges of embezzlement.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7028503.stm Pinochet family arrested in Chile BBC 2008-03-03 2007-10-04 November November 14: A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits northern Chile, near the town of Calama. Two deaths and over a hundred injuries are reported.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7094999.stm Strong quake hits northern Chile BBC 2008-03-03 2007-11-15 November 15: Powerful aftershocks hit Chile after the Antofagasta earthquake, as President Michelle Bachelet visits the affected areas.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7096648.stm Chile rattled by big aftershocks BBC 2008-03-03 2007-11-15 November 17: 2007 Tocopilla earthquake: Chile is hit by a magnitude 6.0 aftershock 41 miles northwest of Antofagasta.https://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN1743040220071117 Chile struck by 6.0 magnitude quake Reuters 2008-03-03 2007-11-17 December December 17: The leaders of Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile agree to build a highway by 2009 that will link the Atlantic (in Santos, Brazil) and the Pacific (in Iquique, Chile) coasts of South America.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7147941.stm Nations agree S American highway BBC 2008-03-03 2007-12-17 Deaths July 4: Osvaldo Romo, 70, security agent jailed for human rights abuses during Pinochet regime, heart and respiratory problems. August 28: Anacleto Angelini, 93, businessman, South America's richest man, emphysema. December 23: Osvaldo Reyes, 88, painter, stroke. References 2007 in Category:Years of the 21st century in Chile Category:2000s in Chile Chile Chile