Comprising 13 study centers and foundations linked to Chilean progressivism, the RCPP called for the withdrawal of legislative urgency on the project and the establishment of a cross-technical table to achieve long-term agreements on growth, investment, employment, and fiscal responsibility, providing political and social sustainability for the adopted policies.

Organizations Tocopilla Digna and Despierta Mejillones, along with the Coalition Chao Carbón and Chile Sustentable, raised concerns that while Chile has made progress in shutting down coal power plants, there are serious issues regarding the environmental liabilities accumulated over decades of industrial operations in both municipalities, as well as the lack of compliance with environmental obligations associated with the closure of coal units.

City Lab Biobío's analysis compared three periods: before the fuel price increase, immediately after it took effect, and four weeks later. The results showed a widespread reduction in traffic across all analyzed cities, although significant differences were noted depending on the location and time.

Congressman Luis Cuello's amendment introduces new articles to the national reconstruction law project to establish a Port Royalty of one dollar per ton transferred at the country's maritime terminals, a cost that shipping companies will bear, while compensation for land ports will fall on importers and exporters. The Governor of Valparaíso expressed his support for the initiative.

Venezuela has reported an impressive 32% increase in non-oil exports during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, signaling a notable economic recovery.

Iran has issued a strong response to the United States, demanding the end of sanctions, guarantees against aggression, and the lifting of the naval blockade as part of negotiations to conclude ongoing conflict.

The case of Minister Ximena Lincolao has attracted scrutiny due to potential undisclosed assets exceeding her declared US$60 million fortune, revealing significant omissions in her official declaration of interests.

Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek has reported grave human rights abuses, including daily torture, following his recent ten-day detention by Israeli authorities, raising awareness about the plight of Palestinian prisoners.

A significant 46% of respondents doubt José Kast's narrative, insisting that his mega-reform predominantly benefits wealthy corporations and high earners, as per the latest survey data.

A new testimony has emerged in the investigation against Senator Camila Flores for alleged tax fraud, following revelations from a former employee detailing how cash payments were made and the uncontracted labor conditions in her household.