Maria Corina Machado has disclosed her close relationship with elected president José Antonio Kast, revealing that she will attend the inauguration ceremony in Chile as his "special guest," highlighting their many mutual friends.

In a surprising turn of events, Congressman Jorge Alessandri (UDI) has been elected as the president of the Chamber of Deputies, reinforcing the right's grip on both branches of the Chilean Legislative Power.

Just hours before the transfer of power ceremony in Chile, Argentine President Javier Milei faced a setback as he lost the opportunity for a photo with José Antonio Kast due to the cancellation of their scheduled bilateral meeting.

The right-wing coalition solidified its position in the Senate with the election of Paulina Núñez and Iván Moreira, ensuring political control at a pivotal moment in Chile's legislative landscape.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has canceled his attendance at the inauguration of President-elect José Antonio Kast, igniting criticism from Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

The police officer was seriously injured during an operation carried out in the early morning in Puerto Varas. The bullet impact to his head has left him in a state of brain death.

In a historic move for global marine conservation, Chile has made a significant leap in protecting its oceans. On Tuesday, the Council of Ministers for Sustainability and Climate Change approved the establishment of the Mar de Juan Fernández II and Nazca Desventuradas II National Marine Parks, both located in the Valparaíso Region.

The UN Human Rights Office for South America sent a letter to the Chilean Senate, sharply criticizing a controversial bill that allows older and terminally ill inmates to serve their sentences at home, effectively providing a pathway for individuals linked to the military dictatorship.

Public spending cuts, tax reductions, labor changes, and deregulation to accelerate investments are part of the package with which Kast will aim to establish his government's stamp from day one.

Tensions rose after the Student Center issued a statement concerning Kast's visit, warning of potential sanctions from the administration "for any type of manifestation or disruption of the normal school day," which sparked a variety of reactions, mostly questioning the administration's threats toward the student movement and its right to peaceful protest.