Iran announces a "new order" in the Persian Gulf and declares that the Strait of Hormuz "will never return to its previous state" for the U.S. and Israel. Trump has postponed his ultimatum to Tuesday, April 7, threatening to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the passage is not reopened.

Mónica González, the National Journalism Award winner of 2019, champions journalism as a pursuit of truth, daily ethics, and collective work. In an interview with UChile.CL, she cautions against news ego and emphasizes the importance of fostering critical citizenship through public education.

The appointment of Aldo Ibani as Valparaíso's Health Secretary has sparked significant criticism, including allegations of selling counterfeit products. Professional colleges are investigating. This is part of a longer list of questioned secretaries.

President José Antonio Kast's government has canceled the promised international external audit, citing budget constraints. Instead, it has launched an internal review led by Deputy Secretary Constanza Castillo. This decision has faced criticism and echoes former candidate Jeannette Jara's warnings about the feasibility of the audit, stating, "You made a promise you can't fulfill."

The "Gasoline Price Surge" skyrocketed fuel prices by up to 60%, prompting discussions on social media about Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz's past defense of companies involved in collusion and illegal activities related to poultry, pharmacies, asphalt, and shipping. Fifteen documented records illustrate his contrary role to free competition, which has directly or indirectly impacted the public.

The Kast administration has authorized IAI, an Israeli state-owned company accused of crimes against humanity, to participate in FIDAE 2026, breaking Chile's established standard of exclusion for firms linked to violations of International Humanitarian Law. International organizations categorize it as part of the economy of genocide in Gaza. Chile is now at odds with Europe and exposes its authorities to international legal risks.

Kast's government receives an average score of 3.6 just weeks into its term, with 55% of respondents expressing critical evaluations. Mara Sedini ranks lowest (3.1), while Iván Poduje leads the cabinet with a score of 3.8. Security issues and communication errors have marked this initial period.

The inclusion of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) breaks with the criteria applied in previous years, strains the coherence of Chile's international policy, and raises legal concerns in light of global criticisms towards the Israeli military industry.

A massive farewell for José "Pepe" Araya took place in Valdivia, where hundreds joined the funeral procession with stops at exFabrika and the memory site "La Mano," culminating in a significant tribute at Parque Catrico. Mayor Carla Amtmann declared three days of communal mourning. He was an essential environmental leader and defender of human rights.

Trinidad Steinert, now Minister of Security, decided as the regional prosecutor not to appeal the acquittal of eight individuals accused of corruption in the "Food Box" case involving officials from the current government, despite having the appeal ready. Her resignation from the Public Ministry two months later to join Kast's administration raised suspicions in Tarapacá.