For the first time, the Confederation of Students of Chile (Confech) has joined forces with over 50 feminist organizations to march in the national "Pañuelazo" against the far-right's anti-abortion agenda.

With the recent resignation of Karla Kepec Álvarez, the regional health minister of Arica and Parinacota, who sought personnel for her department through a WhatsApp group affiliated with the Republican Party, José Antonio Kast's government has now seen a total of 39 officials leave their positions in less than five months of management.

The governments of Chile and Venezuela have announced the reactivation of consular relations, marking the beginning of a gradual process to fully restore bilateral ties. This initiative aims to enhance support for approximately 700,000 Venezuelans in Chile and 25,000 Chileans in Venezuela.

"This again emphasizes that the issue of violence in schools cannot be resolved solely through punitive measures. There is a serious mental health crisis and social issues that also need to be addressed. It cannot just be about punishments and sanctions," emphasized the president of the Chilean Teachers' Association.

In a direct appeal to Argentina's President, Javier Milei, 24 Nobel Prize winners, alongside dozens of prominent international scientists, have called for an end to the dismantling of the nation’s scientific infrastructure.

Both Chilean and foreign artists residing in Chile are invited to participate. The call for entries will be open until August 31, 2026, via the official competition website.

To preserve the company, ensure continuity for its workers, and support its long-term viability, I firmly believe that selling it makes much more sense. I see no reason to retain any stake in such a company," stated Arturo Squella, president of the Republican Party.

Codelco Chairman Bernardo Fontaine stated, "As I have stated since taking office, our plan for Codelco's recovery does not include privatization. Many state-owned enterprises have opened to the stock market to attract private capital while the state continues to manage them, but we are not in that idea."

If the authorities' proposals come to fruition as legislation - and we have heard enough about the intended changes - we can conclude it will lead to a perfect storm.

A report from La Tercera indicates that the General Comptroller's Office is investigating Sports Minister Natalia Ducó following a complaint regarding the inappropriate use of a government vehicle, among other issues.