Manuel Viera, President of the Mining Chamber of Chile, questioned the appointment of Daniel Mas as the "dual minister" of Mining and Economy, asserting that President Kast did not heed the sector's request to keep the portfolio out of the hands of a "minister serving two roles."

The arrival of new ministerial leadership with a predominantly economic focus does not signal a different direction; instead, it confirms the continuity of a logic that has shaped the Chilean educational system for over four decades: viewing education as a sector manageable under market principles.

Without the spotlight, fans of the popular and historic Arturo Fernández Vial club organized to provide aid amidst the disaster affecting Biobío. Their presence is no coincidence; it arises from a grassroots identity aligned with the motto raised by the club and its supporters: "Of humble people and working-class blood," not as an empty slogan but as a daily practice.

It should not be assumed that his cabinet is weak, nor that general indignation will shake it. The cabinet appointment should be considered a 'strategic provocation,' a key concept in radical rights to describe actions and statements that break all molds and consensus, drawing the spotlight of society upon them.

At the Davos Forum, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng emphasized that trade wars only lead to negative consequences for the global economy, advocating for unity and multilateral cooperation instead.

In October 2024, the investigative team from El Ciudadano gained access to the contract signed between Iván Poduje and Reginato's administration dated August 22, 2007, for a project that was intended to transform the Marga Marga estuary into an urban axis for Viña del Mar, which ultimately failed to materialize, costing the state over 3 million dollars.

In response to the recent acquittal of former Carabinero Colonel Claudio Crespo in the case that left Deputy Gustavo Gatica blind, progressive lawmakers have introduced a bill to repeal the privileged self-defense provisions in the Naín-Retamal Law, citing concerns over human rights and impunity.

The surge of over 60% in the price of lithium carbonate within just one month has not only shaken commodity markets but also reignited scrutiny regarding the SQM-Codelco agreement for the exploitation of the Salar de Atacama, signed during a significant market downturn.

Deputy Luis Cuello praised the approval of the bill that mandates periodic and mandatory alcohol and drug tests for urban microbus drivers, stating: "No more deaths in public transportation. We now hope this project moves to the floor as soon as possible to become law."

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply following President Donald Trump's threats of total destruction and a stern warning of military retaliation from Tehran.