At a packed Movistar Arena in Santiago, Lucybell thanked fans with emotional speeches and knowing glances throughout a three-hour farewell concert, launching an indefinite hiatus amid waves of nostalgia, joy and gratitude.

Overstated lithium revenues are straining Chile’s budget after misaligned price assumptions in the SQM–Codelco agreement, with critics questioning opaque terms and taxpayer-funded JP Morgan consulting.

Suspended Ayse9n regional prosecutor Carlos Palma was formally charged in Coyhaique for allegedly leaking confidential case files to attorney Luis Hermosilla, including details of a seizure of more than 19 kilos of cocaine. The court imposed a nationwide travel ban as the investigation moves forward.

Scott Bessent said Argentina's President Javier Milei will visit the Oval Office next Tuesday and is committed to driving China out of Argentina, calling him a strong U.S. ally.

Launched in 2014 by the Conservatorio de Santiago, the biennial Chile Jazz for Peace Festival brings its international program to cities across Chileincluding Valparaíso, Concepción, Chillán, El Quisco, Isla Negra and Buinand tours communities throughout the Santiago Metropolitan Region, from Maipú and Puente Alto to Lo Barnechea.

"Basic macroeconomics shows that slashing fiscal spending by $6 billion in a low-interest-rate Chile would trigger a recession," said former Finance Minister Nicolás Eyzaguirre, who served under Presidents Ricardo Lagos and Michelle Bachelet.

As Chile confronts rising anxiety, depression and a surge in suicides, experts urge a shift from short-term fixes to structural solutions — making mental health a national priority while expanding community care and addressing the social and economic pressures driving distress.

Opinion: Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to María Corina Machado signals endorsement of sanctions and foreign intervention, the author argues, while activists like Greta Thunberg call for ceasefire and climate justice amid the devastation in Gaza and scrutiny by the International Court of Justice.

Workers accuse Cencosud of systematically using Article 161’s “needs of the company” clause to cut jobs even as the retailer expands across Latin America and the United States and reports multimillion‑dollar profits.

Over eight days, the festival will present more than 40 screenings across four main venues and one outdoor showcase, alongside its industry and training platforms and a new edition of FIDOCS Expandido. A walkable circuit in downtown Santiago will also invite audiences to watch films from the 2025 lineup and take part in this year’s activities.