Thousands of workers protested in Argentina against President Milei's controversial labor reform, which aims to restrict workers' rights. In response, the government deployed excessive force, resulting in injuries and arrests, as many activists labeled the police crackdown a violent suppression of dissent.

With 135 votes in favor, the ruling party successfully passed a labor reform in the lower house that reduces labor rights, during a session characterized by a CGT strike, quorum tensions, and allegations of "treachery" from the opposition.

Among the confirmed acts of coercion, it was established that, at the order of an officer, a police dog bit an individual during an operation. The head of the Metropolitan Region of the INDH, Beatriz Contreras, stated that "this is the first case in democracy where torture is established through the use of animals."

Chile is a key player in cuttlefish fishing in this region, landing over 105,000 tons of this mollusk in 2023, with a continuing trend into 2024 featuring a remarkable growth of 56%.

The state bonus for performance goals, which is disbursed quarterly, has been granted to past presidents, including Eduardo Frei, Ricardo Lagos, Michelle Bachelet, and Sebastián Piñera, since it was established in 1998. It applies to all state employees.

The Climate Science and Resilience Center will lose funding starting March 1, 2026, a situation raising concerns among the national and international scientific community, users of the developed databases and platforms at the center, and public officials across various government agencies.

The document denounces a "widespread climate of impunity" in light of serious human rights violations and breaches of international humanitarian law committed by Israeli authorities: "Impunity is not abstract: it kills. Accountability is essential. It is the prerequisite for a just and lasting peace," stated the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk.

President Gabriel Boric announced the progress of the infrastructure projects for Mataveri Airport, featuring an Investment Plan for 2025-2035 that involves over $400 million and includes three key phases: the construction of a public road and perimeter fence; the establishment of a temporary terminal with a new platform; and finally, the completion of the permanent terminal.

As World Whale Day highlights critical threats, Greenpeace demands urgent action to address whale fatalities linked to fishing nets and vessel strikes along Chile's coast.

One of these spaces, the community dining hall at the Santa Ana Space, served nearly 4,000 individuals for lunch from Monday to Friday in 2025, most of whom were older adults. Meanwhile, the Comedor 421 provides over 250 daily meals, 365 days a year.