Senator Daniel Núñez (PC) accused the Kast government and the right-wing of being afraid to lift banking secrecy against drug traffickers and gangs like the Tren de Aragua. In an interview with El Siglo, he criticized the failure in public security and warned that Chile could become "a paradise for criminals."

The JNE and ONPE detected 90 marked ballots and two representatives detained in Lima during the 2026 runoff election. Cities such as La Molina and Áncash reported marked votes favoring Keiko Fujimori. Authorities replaced materials and are investigating, as reports indicate over 6,000 polling stations are at risk of exclusion.

According to regional media, a massive march covered Penco and Lirquén this Saturday against Aclara Resources' rare earth project, ahead of Monday's vote. Residents reject the initiative and demand a pollution-free environment.

Deputy Daniel Manouchehri announced that they will file a complaint with the Prosecutor's Office regarding chats between Ambassador Zaliasnik and Luis Hermosilla, which suggest a plot involving numerous alleged offenses, including misuse of public resources, political espionage, and interference with judges. Senator Daniella Cicardini claims this damages democracy and demands a thorough investigation.

Justice Minister Fernando Rabat stated that pardons for child rapists and human rights criminals "will depend on the circumstances." Human rights organizations marched against impunity, while users on social media labeled his remarks as "a shame."

Previously unreleased chats obtained by Reportea.cl reveal that Gabriel Zaliasnik, Chile's current ambassador to Israel, proposed cutting internet access, wiretapping opposition leaders, and utilizing reserved expenses to defend officials. He also arranged judicial appointments and coordinated payment of fees with Loreto Silva and Andrés Chadwick to defend General Mario Rozas.

Human rights organizations marched from Plaza Baquedano to La Moneda against pardons pushed by Kast's government. Senator Fabiola Campillai warned of an "offensive in favor of impunity" that includes human rights violators from the dictatorship and the social uprising.

The newly appointed rector emphasized that drastic measures are not off the table following a legal report commissioned to review the agreement with the private company.

Political analyst Matías Bosch has raised concerns about the rise of the "Donroe" doctrine in the region.

Amid the controversy surrounding José Kast's remarks about wetlands, the case of the Llantén wetland once again highlights the impacts of real estate development on urban ecosystems.