The long-standing conflict in Gaza has escalated, now impacting Tel Aviv, where fear grips the streets as Iranian missiles and drones strike the city, marking a significant shift in regional dynamics.

The organizations rejected the appointments of Fernando Rabat as Justice and Human Rights Minister and Fernando Barros as Defense Minister, accusing both of being linked to Pinochet's legal defense.

In a harsh condemnation, Cuba's Ambassador to Chile, Óscar Cornelio Oliva, accused U.S. President Donald Trump's administration of committing a crime against humanity through a recent oil blockade that has plunged Cuba into a power and humanitarian crisis.

José Antonio Kast has made significant moves as Chile's president, initiating his administration's agenda from the Palacio de La Moneda. On Wednesday night, he signed six decrees implementing measures such as deploying military forces along the border and developing a comprehensive audit of the State.

In the early hours of Thursday, former constitutional convention member Rodrigo Rojas Vade was found bound and unconscious by the roadside in Melipilla, and is now in critical condition at a local hospital.

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Pentagon has confirmed that the number of U.S. soldiers injured in the first ten days of attacks launched by Iran against American military bases is significantly higher than initially reported.

Demonstrations in the capital and cities like Valparaíso, Concepción, and Temuco accompanied the presidential transition day, marking the start of a government characterized by police deployment and public dissent.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recited a poem by Absalón Opazo, a notable journalist and cultural advocate, during a Reading Marathon in Jalisco aimed at promoting literature and fostering peace.

During the traditional greeting from the presidential balcony of the Palace of La Moneda, a moment between President José Antonio Kast and his wife turned into one of the most talked-about events of the day: the so-called "no kiss."

The Valparaíso Cultural Park showcased the results of the resource transfer agreement and execution of activities between the Ministry of Cultures and the Valparaíso Cultural Park Association. Throughout 2025 and January 2026, a total of 572 activities were conducted, exceeding commitments by 12.3%, directly impacting 92,629 beneficiaries, with 79,858 receiving free access.