Marlon Ochoa, a member of the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Honduras, called for a vote-by-vote recount of all presidential ballots from the November 30 elections, denouncing that two other councilors approved a special count only for just over 1,000 of the nearly 19,000 ballots cast during the election.

Duplicate invoices, non-existent orders, and unreported services leave the Municipality of Linares under investigation. The Audit Office demands accountability and identifies serious internal control failures.

In a statement following José Antonio Kast's presidential victory, the Mapuche Political Platform described the result as a "cultural defeat" for progressive and indigenous forces, warned of a "strategic regression," and called for unified action to address the new cycle, focusing on the defense of Indigenous Law, Lafkenche Law, ILO Convention 169, and the upcoming elections for the National Council of Indigenous Peoples of CONADI.

Copper closed the week at US$ 5.36 per pound, a historic high driven by a massive accumulation of inventories in U.S. warehouses, creating a perception of scarcity elsewhere in the world.

The Argentinian president stated that the election in Chile reinforces a common political trend and indicated he will collaborate closely with the Republican representative to promote libertarian ideas throughout Latin America.

A study commissioned by ODECU revealed essential flaws in labeling, plugs, and conductors found in garlands mainly purchased from Chinese malls.

"It’s sad that Pinochet had to impose himself by force, but it’s even sadder now that people choose their Pinochet: elected or not, they are children of Hitler, and Hitler kills nations. It’s the demon against life, and every Latin American knows how to resist," stated the Colombian leader regarding the runoff results in Chile.

China has unveiled its third Policy Document on Latin America and the Caribbean, outlining an ambitious strategy for strengthening cooperation and pursuing joint development in the region.

Media outlets such as The Guardian, AP, teleSUR, RT, and RTVE frame Kast's victory as the resurgence of Pinochet's influence and the emergence of an 'ultraconservative' leader.

Chile will be led by the far right: José Antonio Kast, with deep Pinochet roots, won over 58% on December 14, 2025. Analysts indicate that Gabriel Boric's government paved the way with political concessions and failures in security and the constitutional process. Thus, from the social unrest of 2019 to the return of pinochetism to power, a historic shift was realized in just six years.