Seed guardian Claudia Mellado Ñancupil received the "Alfredo Sirkis Green Ring Award" from Al Gore during the climate leaders training in Santiago. The award recognizes her dedication to preserving traditional grains and Chile's agri-food heritage, inspired by the wisdom of grandmothers.

The El Abra Mining Project aims to operate for another 40 years in the sacrificial zones of Antofagasta. The Environmental Impact Study has accumulated over 1,000 technical observations and 800 citizen comments, as reported by Radio JGM. Organizations are denouncing deficiencies in the evaluation and warning of risks to archaeological heritage and ecosystems.

The Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) will hold its annual conference in Temuco, presided over by Mapuche Huilliche scholar Luis Cárcamo-Huechante. This gathering will unite nearly a thousand participants in 257 sessions, opening a global indigenous dialogue from the southern hemisphere.

The Chilean Navy confirmed that the driver responsible for the multiple pedestrian collision in Viña del Mar is a member of the Marine Corps, an incident that resulted in six deaths and at least six injuries at the Caupolicán Fair. The municipality announced the filing of criminal charges.

The Court of Appeals of Coyhaique has directed Manuel Abalón to remove posts that accused environmental defenders of sabotaging salmon farms. Leader Daniel Caniullan reported a 'terror campaign' orchestrated by the industry, amid threats and illegal intrusions against him. They warn about the lack of state protection.

Prosecutors in La Araucanía are under scrutiny due to the Operation Huracán, Hermosilla, and Convenios cases, facing accusations of conflicts of interest and evidence manipulation, alongside the persecution and criminalization of mapuche authorities. The appointment of Roberto Garrido as regional prosecutor of Biobío and the absence of a replacement profile, along with inadequate internal regulations, exacerbate the credibility crisis.

In the Romazal community in Chonchi, a training session organized by CECPAN focused on the identification and control of the American mink in peatlands, involving private owners, activists, and students. Hermes Vera, owner of the Turberas de Púlpito Sanctuary, underscored the project's significance for Chiloé's watersheds.

The citizen movement kicked off its national tour in Concepción to establish itself as a political party. The event brought together 50 leaders from the region, aiming to build "an alternative from the neighborhoods, municipalities, and regions." Among the participants were Governor Rodrigo Mundaca and Mayor Joel Olmos.

Lawyer Julián Guzmán Mejía, accused of trafficking Haitian children, was a campaign supplier for Renovación Nacional in 2021 and provided services to the Interior Ministry in 2018. An investigation by CIPER Chile revealed his access to immigration databases and political connections.

The UN General Assembly rejected the blockade against Cuba with 136 votes in favor. In response, the Trump administration escalated threats and warned it will continue to use national security tools, as journalist Agueda Sáez Fick highlights in an article published on July 11, 2026.