Arica

American

[uh-ree-kuh, ah-ree-kah] / əˈri kə, ɑˈri kɑ /

noun

a seaport in N Chile.
Tacna-Arica

Arica British

/ əˈriːkə, aˈrika /

noun

a port in extreme N Chile: awarded to Chile in 1929 after the lengthy Tacna-Arica dispute with Peru; outlet for Bolivian and Peruvian trade. Pop: 180 000 (2005 est) See also Tacna-Arica

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Diego Paco, the regional governor of Chile's border area of Arica, expressed his concern to AFP about the welfare of migrants stranded in the desert.

From Barron's

The success in dealing with poaching at Kruger, the biggest game park in South Arica, had led to criminal groups moving elsewhere, Ms Creecy told journalists.

From BBC

The EAG's executive director Arica Hill describes the new protected status as a "huge win for Antiguans and Barbudans".

From BBC

Around 150 Venezuelans will go back to their country on a flight from the Chilean city of Arica, which borders Peru, this weekend, Peruvian Foreign Minister Ana Cecilia Gervasi also told Congress.

From Reuters

Arica’s mayor, Gerardo Espíndola, vowed to “provide resources” to support those in need, particularly children and the elderly.

From Seattle Times

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