In an exclusive interview with Chilean journalist and cultural manager Berenice Ojeda Jara, Cuban troubadour Silvio Rodríguez reflects on his craft, his deep bond with Chile since 1972, and the significance of creation during difficult times. After his successful 2025 tour, he emphasizes his reconnection with the Chilean audience, whom he considers "family", and the memory of Victor Jara.

President-elect José Antonio Kast announced his selections for undersecretaries and presidential delegates on Saturday, with former mayor Germán Codina among the notable names. However, these appointments have sparked immediate criticism over potential conflicts of interest, ties to questioned municipal administrations, and the stances of some appointees on sensitive issues such as free university education and public health.

Antofagasta commemorated the 120th anniversary of the massacre at Plaza Colón where repressive forces killed hundreds of strikers in 1906. Media and organizations are reclaiming the memory of this event as an act of overdue justice, as official history continues to downplay it.

José Antonio Kast, who labeled Sebastián Piñera as 'the worst President' and accused his government of failure and deceiving Chile, has now integrated several former officials and members from RN and UDI into his cabinet.

Gaza's health authorities report that Israeli attacks have resulted in over 72,000 Palestinian deaths since the onset of the war. Recent bombings left two dead and 25 injured, worsening the critical medicine shortage in hospitals. This information was released by Europa Press in February 2026.

The General Audit Office has determined that the municipality of La Florida cannot delegate public security functions to COFODEP, declaring the execution of the Citizen Protection Battalion under this model to be inappropriate. The ruling mandates that the situation be regularized within 30 days and confirms concerns previously raised by councilor Reinaldo Rosales.

Andrés Saavedra, partner of former PPD president Natalia Piergentili, is imprisoned and facing money laundering charges after managing a $1.2 billion contract between the Regional Government of Los Lagos and the Fundación Participa. The Prosecutor's Office claims evidence of payments through a frontman. This case unfolds amidst Piergentili's past public repudiation of the "Foundations Case" in 2023.

Chilean musician and guitarist Mauricio Gutiérrez and Argentine vocalist Silvia Ranalli present "Allende la Cordillera," a project that unites the best of the folklore from both countries. Featuring a repertoire of zamba, cueca, tango, and tonada, the concerts include a special tribute to Violeta Parra. They will offer three performances in Valparaíso from January 31 to February 13, promoting cultural resilience through rooted music.

The newly elected president, who previously labeled Piñera's second term as the "worst" in three decades and branded him a "failure" and a "traitor," announced plans for a posthumous monument while calling for "moving past differences," reflecting his transition from a fierce opponent to a leader seeking gestures of "national unity." What a political turn!

A judicial investigation reveals that former Minister Luis Sepúlveda appointed Senator Sergio Gahona's daughter as a notary and then pressured her to hire his nephew. Previously, he had voted for registrar Sergio Yáber, who employed Sepúlveda's wife. The unfolding narrative outlines a web of intertwined favors.