Israel has launched a strike against the South Pars petrochemical complex, regarded as the heart of Iran's gas industry, intensifying the global energy crisis stemming from the ongoing conflict in Western Asia.

The administration of José Antonio Kast is facing significant challenges, with approval ratings dropping for a second consecutive week, as revealed by the recent Agenda Criteria survey.

Aldo Ibani Chamorro has stepped down from his role as the Seremi of Health in Valparaíso, following intense scrutiny that raised questions about his qualifications and credibility.

Lawyer Rodolfo Yanzón accused that the offensive to detain the former militant is illegal and announced a complaint to the United Nations, pointing to a political maneuver by the right ahead of Kast's trip to Argentina.

Iran announces a "new order" in the Persian Gulf and declares that the Strait of Hormuz "will never return to its previous state" for the U.S. and Israel. Trump has postponed his ultimatum to Tuesday, April 7, threatening to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the passage is not reopened.

Mónica González, the National Journalism Award winner of 2019, champions journalism as a pursuit of truth, daily ethics, and collective work. In an interview with UChile.CL, she cautions against news ego and emphasizes the importance of fostering critical citizenship through public education.

The appointment of Aldo Ibani as Valparaíso's Health Secretary has sparked significant criticism, including allegations of selling counterfeit products. Professional colleges are investigating. This is part of a longer list of questioned secretaries.

President José Antonio Kast's government has canceled the promised international external audit, citing budget constraints. Instead, it has launched an internal review led by Deputy Secretary Constanza Castillo. This decision has faced criticism and echoes former candidate Jeannette Jara's warnings about the feasibility of the audit, stating, "You made a promise you can't fulfill."

The "Gasoline Price Surge" skyrocketed fuel prices by up to 60%, prompting discussions on social media about Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz's past defense of companies involved in collusion and illegal activities related to poultry, pharmacies, asphalt, and shipping. Fifteen documented records illustrate his contrary role to free competition, which has directly or indirectly impacted the public.

The Kast administration has authorized IAI, an Israeli state-owned company accused of crimes against humanity, to participate in FIDAE 2026, breaking Chile's established standard of exclusion for firms linked to violations of International Humanitarian Law. International organizations categorize it as part of the economy of genocide in Gaza. Chile is now at odds with Europe and exposes its authorities to international legal risks.