In the medium term, it is expected that the established capacity will enable Chile to become a reference laboratory for Antarctic microplastics and support other Latin American nations present in the region, such as Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, in the coordinated analysis of samples and the generation of regional diagnostics on microplastic pollution in the White Continent.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for a coordinated response from Amazonian nations to combat organized crime, introducing a plan to unite intelligence and military resources in a bid to address the region's illegal economies.

This amount accounts for roughly 29% of Chile's total tax revenue and nearly 5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), funds that contribute to the financing and implementation of various public policies by the government.

President Gabriel Boric has called on political parties to unify and focus on collective efforts to address pressing issues facing Chile, emphasizing the need to bridge the gap between citizens and politics.

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López has accused the United States of turning the nation into a "laboratory for the use of unknown weapons" following a military attack on January 3 that led to significant casualties and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro.

Senator Gastón Saavedra has passionately condemned a controversial bill that seeks to provide an alternative punishment system for inmates, potentially allowing house arrest for convicted perpetrators of human rights violations during Pinochet's dictatorship, describing it as an attempt to create impunity.

José Kast's letter arrives at the cabinet, drawing criticism over conflicts of interest and his involvement in tax evasion schemes.

The National Monuments Council will shape the future of three military sites associated with repression, following years of delays in the process.

In a shocking turn of events, a police sergeant has been arrested for allegedly leading the criminal gang responsible for a billion-dollar heist on Brinks in Rancagua, exposing severe institutional corruption.

The Trump administration has raised the financial incentive for undocumented migrants who voluntarily choose to leave the U.S. to $2,600, aiming to encourage self-deportation amidst increased ICE operations and community tensions.