The Francisco Tripayan Aiñanco Mapuche Community reported an eviction in Calcurrupe, Lago Ranco, executed by police forces for the benefit of a real estate company. They allege the destruction of a ruca and damage to sacred sites (rewe, nguillatuwe). They accuse judicial irregularities and inaction from CONADI and the National Monuments Council, demanding territorial restoration.

The Kast administration's Ministerial Committee has approved the Errázuriz Group's project to extract brine in the Atacama Salt Flat, a proposal rejected since 2012 by the administrations of Piñera, Bachelet, and Boric. The US$43.2 million initiative aims to produce 200,000 tons of potassium chloride annually.

Chile's U-17 women's team made history by qualifying for the Morocco World Cup after beating Ecuador 2-1. Under Vanessa Arauz's leadership, La Roja broke a long streak of failures across various categories. Undefeated in regulation, they aim for their first-ever World Cup win in 2026.

Rewilding Chile, in collaboration with national and international experts, is exploring over 1,200 kilometers to assess the state of macroalgal forests, determine their carbon capture capacity, and understand associated biodiversity. This unique research initiative is crucial in the context of the climate crisis.

The II AquaForum Patagonia Conference, supported by salmon farms and the Norwegian Embassy, revealed a coordinated offensive against the Lafkenche Law. The Undersecretary of Fisheries described its suspensive effect as "fatal" and announced plans to eliminate it. The Kawésqar Community of Nomadic Families from the Sea argues that this seeks to empty the law without formal repeal.

Deputy Daniel Manouchehri stated, "We have a serious proposal regarding development and economic growth, focusing on job creation and emphasizing strong support for women, youth, the unemployed, marginalized regions, and those most in need, with measures for both now and the future."

El Mostrador has revealed official documents proving Viktor Orbán's government contributed $1.3 million to the Political Network for Values, chaired by José Antonio Kast (2022-2024). Experts demand transparency regarding the potential political use of these funds, as Hungary launches a criminal investigation into the far-right network.

The unanimous ruling from the Valdivia Court of Appeals, declaring the Ministry of Public Security's case expansion inadmissible due to a lack of legal standing, has triggered a wave of reactions on social media. Comments from lawyer Mauricio Daza and various users directly targeted Minister Steinert and her institutional background.

On May 9, we commemorate the victory over Nazism and fascism, while in Chile historian Jorge Baradit recalls the links between President José Antonio Kast and his father's Nazi past as a military officer who concealed himself in Chile. International documents confirm Michael Kast's affiliation with the Nazi Party.

The Consumer Price Index for April 2026 surprised observers with a notable rise of 1.3%, mainly driven by increases in fuel, transport, and basic services. Gasoline prices soared by 25.3% and diesel by 45.7%, raising alarms about higher costs for households, public transport, food, and production chains, amid growing economic pressure on the population.