Scientific evidence underscores that desalination has impacts that cannot be overlooked. The intake of seawater can influence microscopic organisms, eggs, and larvae that make up the foundation of marine food chains. Additionally, the discharge of brine—the hyper-saline waste produced from the process—can disrupt the physical and chemical conditions of sensitive coastal ecosystems, particularly when projects are located in bays with limited water circulation or high biodiversity zones.

The information was revealed following an official inquiry made by Deputy Gonzalo Winter (FA), and did not include details about the topics discussed during the meeting. In response, the leftist parliamentarian questioned: "What does the President of Chile have to discuss with someone who has repeatedly stated that freedom and democracy are incompatible?"

The president of the CFA warned during the Senate Finance Committee meeting about a cross-cutting risk in the project due to the misalignment between fiscal costs and benefits. She emphasized that fiscal costs or reduced revenues would appear from the first year of the law, whereas dynamic growth benefits would materialize gradually and with greater uncertainty.

In May, Chile's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2%, leading to an annual inflation rate of 3.9%. This increase was primarily driven by higher costs in housing and transportation, as reported by the National Statistics Institute (INE).

One of the major concerns is the population's exposure to fine particulate matter PM 2.5, one of the most harmful pollutants due to its ability to penetrate deeply into the respiratory system and enter the bloodstream. Scientific evidence has linked prolonged exposure to this contaminant with respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, strokes, lung cancer, and premature deaths, particularly affecting children, the elderly, and individuals with chronic conditions.

Santiago Mayor Mario Desbordes faces legal troubles as Irací Hassler announces a defamation lawsuit against him, claiming he is trying to reopen the resolved Sierra Bella case.

The Socialist Party of Chile has expressed strong disapproval of the government's aggressive collection measures targeting CAE debtors, emphasizing the need for a balance between financial responsibilities and the protection of individuals' basic living conditions.

Forced labor is present across all three stages of salmon farming: hatcheries, cultivation centers, and processing plants. The investigation conducted by Fundación Libera and Centro Ecoceanos particularly focused on the divers in cultivation centers, identifying practices associated with the 11 internationally recognized indicators of forced labor.

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.