Juan Carlos Morstadt Anwandter, the businessman accused in the disappearance of Mapuche leader Julia Chuñil—who allegedly said in an authorized wiretap that she “was burned”—insists he is innocent.

The Colombian president voiced solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), whose boats were intercepted by Israel en route to Gaza with humanitarian aid, and warned that the U.S. and Europe will “lose all sense of freedom and democracy” if people are detained simply for delivering food to a starving population.

The latest September Studio Público poll shows the Unidad por Chile candidate remains ahead in the presidential race with 37.5% support, opening a 13.6-point lead over Republican José Antonio Kast, who stands at 23.9% voting intention.

As Israel completes the interception of the “Marinette”—the last active vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla—the Freedom Flotilla–Thousand Madleens continues sailing with nine boats near Crete.