In 2025, international organizations have highlighted the Lafkenche Law as a global model for indigenous rights and marine conservation. However, in Chile it faced legislative siege driven by the salmon farming industry and political sectors seeking to amend it, despite official data showing no abuses in its application.
Original article: Giro histórico en Brasil por la justicia social: Lula alivia a familias trabajadoras y traslada impuestos a súper ricos Brazil Approves Historic Tax Reform: Tax Exemptions for 25 Million and Minimum Rate for the Ultra-Rich Brazil’s Senate unanimously approved a historic tax reform on Wednesday, marking a significant legislative achievement for President Luiz […]
By the end of 2025, Mexico will emerge as the second economy globally with the lowest unemployment rate, trailing only Japan, according to Datosmacro. Chile, on the other hand, maintains a high rate of 8.4%, positioning it 16th globally and second in Latin America. The report reveals significant labor market contrasts between developed and emerging economies.
Former director of the Federal Highway Police (PRF) was under house arrest when he cut off his electronic ankle monitor and escaped by car to Paraguay, ultimately being captured at Asunción Airport while attempting to travel to El Salvador. Authorities noted he "sought to evade immigration controls by impersonating a Paraguayan citizen."
The meeting is set to take place next January just before the change of leadership in Chile, as José Kast continues his international tour with right and far-right presidents across Latin America.
Supreme Decree 5503, issued by Paz's government to combat a severe fiscal crisis, includes central measures such as reducing fuel subsidies, triggering an immediate rise in gasoline and diesel prices.
Original article: España cita a declarar a Elon Musk y Mark Zuckerberg por gobernanza democrática en servicios digitales y medios de comunicación The Spanish Congress of Deputies will continue its legislative activities in January, utilizing the traditionally inactive month to advance critical hearings related to the Draft Law on Enhancing Democratic Governance in Digital Services […]
Somalia and the African Union expressed strong indignation this Friday after Israel officially recognized the northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state," leading to widespread condemnation.
In a joint declaration, the Frente Amplio from Chile, the Frente Amplio from Uruguay, PSOL from Brazil, Pacto Histórico from Colombia, and Nuevo Perú por el Buen Vivir accuse Washington of reviving the Monroe Doctrine to try to turn Latin America into a "battleground" for securing access to and control over strategic raw materials.
"While a distorted economy induces treating men as merchandise, God makes Himself similar to us, revealing the infinite dignity of each person. While man seeks to become God to dominate his neighbor, God wants to become man to free us from all slavery," stated Pope Leo XIV before 6,000 attendees.
The new law also imposes penalties for any media, academic, or political activity that "glorifies or justifies French colonization", with prison sentences ranging from five to ten years and financial fines for those who deny its criminal nature.
Original article: Ley Lafkenche: Aclamada en el mundo este 2025, mientras en Chile lucha por sobrevivir al asedio político y empresarial 2025: Lafkenche Law, a Global Model for Indigenous Rights and Marine Conservation, Survives Legislative and Judicial Siege in Chile GLOBAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND RECOGNITION OF THE LAFKENCHE LAW In 2025, Law 20.249 or the Lafkenche […]
Historical records confirm that between 1846-1914 the state granted 80-120 hectares per family to German settlers while dispossessing the Mapuche people of their territory. Today, political sectors, including descendants of that privileged migration, are advocating for laws that seek to restrict rights for 32,500 migrant children, highlighting a historical double standard, a fact underscored by Deputy Claudia Mix during the discussion of the "Chileans First" bill.
Kast faces criticism for backtracking on his 2021 promise to halve his presidential salary, as well as those of his ministers and advisors, if elected. In 2025, with a salary exceeding 11 million, he declared the amount "not debated" and attributed it to a "legal norm" from Congress, contradicting his previous austerity signals.
A genealogical analysis reveals that while all Chilean presidents until 1920 were of direct Spanish paternal descent, the last 70 years have seen diverse origins, including British, French, Italian, Austrian, Croatian, and German. Expert Cristián Cofré suggests a potential trend favoring non-traditional surnames, prompting reflection on the perception of foreignness in national politics.
This article explores the interplay of media, power, and narrative in Chile, highlighting the ongoing struggle for reclaiming voices amid an evolving communication landscape dominated by oligarchic interests and the pervasive influence of political Zionism.
