Over a hundred economists and scholars urge the U.S. to immediately lift economic sanctions on Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, asserting that humanitarian needs should take precedence over political concerns.

The latest Consumer Price Index report for June 2026 shows a seemingly stable overall rate of 0.0%, yet hidden beneath this figure are significant price hikes in essential goods such as food, with bread prices soaring by 4.5%, revealing the ongoing strain on Chilean households.

In a landmark ruling underscoring that memory cannot fade, Paola Plaza González, the minister overseeing human rights cases at the Santiago Court of Appeals, has convicted two former agents of the notorious National Intelligence Directorate (DINA) for the kidnappings of a photographer and a professor who were last seen in the clandestine facility of Villa Grimaldi in December 1974, during the height of Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship.

The Environment Commission of the Senate has approved a contentious economic megareform despite allegations of environmental deception, prompting accusations of legislative manipulation by the government to benefit corporate interests.

Iran has declared U.S. military bases in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" and launched a military response with drones and missiles following bombings by Washington, in what marks a significant escalation in tensions.

An alleged breach of total house arrest by former Supreme Court Minister Angela Vivanco was uncovered following a police check, leading to reports sent to the court regarding her compliance with judicial measures.

The opposition has officially initiated a broad inquiry into former Security Minister Trinidad Steinert, forming a Special Investigative Commission following a controversial ruling that questions the accountability of President José Antonio Kast and other high-ranking officials.

On July 6, 2026, Tencent Hunyuan Hy3 was officially launched, showcasing exceptional intelligence that surpasses similar-sized models and rivals flagship models with 2 to 5 times their parameter scale, all while reducing costs and enhancing stability and profitability.

The San Antonio Carabineros Prefecture announced that, following an internal investigation, four officers were dismissed for failing to properly secure evidence during a cigarette smuggling operation.

Deputy Sofía González (PC) utilized the session's incident hour to request that formal communication be sent to the President of the Republic and the Interior and Public Security ministries for a report explaining the hiring of Paulo Contreras as head of the Intelligence Division at the National Intelligence Agency. The proposal was approved by the Chamber with 54 votes in favor.