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Chile to try former secret police for 1976 murder of Spanish diplomat

Fifteen former members of Chile's dictatorship-era secret police must stand trial for the 1976 kidnapping and killing of a Spanish diplomat, the country's Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday.

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'Spanish firm built our bridge upside down'

The grand opening of Chile's first ever drawbridge has been delayed after allegations at least one traffic deck had been installed upside down. Now the country's president is blaming the project's Spanish developer for the mistake.

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Last-gasp goal saves Spain in Chile friendly

Reigning European and world champions Spain needed a last-gasp Jesus Navas goal to draw 2-2 with Chile in a friendly in the Swiss city of Geneva on Tuesday.

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Isco injury hits Spain before Chile friendly

Spanish midfield duo Isco and David Silva will miss the world champions' friendly with Chile in Geneva on Tuesday due to niggling injuries.

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Poet Pablo Neruda to have poison test in Spain

A judge ordered the remains of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda to be tested in Spain to determine whether he died of poisoning, court records showed on Wednesday.

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Santander hands CEO golden parachute

Giant Spanish bank Santander on Monday announced the resignation of its chief executive Alfredo Sáenz, who was convicted in 2011 for irregularities in a debt-recovery case.

Energy

Fishermen sink Spanish giant's power plant plans

A court in Chile has halted the construction of a huge power plant being built by Spanish company Endesa, after fishermen charged it would harm the environment and ruin their livelihood.