Chile leads OECD fuel price increases with a 14.2% rise in gasoline, according to GlobalPetrolPrices. International agencies report public discontent and protests following Kast's decision to eliminate Mepco subsidies. Surveys reveal that 60% consider the price hike avoidable, with presidential disapproval reaching 51% just weeks into his administration.

The association condemns abrupt decisions impacting the team, warning of consequences for the continuity of functions and guarantees against recurrence.

Deputy Marisela Santibáñez criticized the government's decision to withdraw the "Cholito Law" regulation, warning that it signals troubling implications for animal welfare and the commitment to a widely supported legal framework.

The latest Country Report examined the various impacts that Chile's native forests are facing, from climate change to wildfires.

In December 2024, the company was condemned to repair the damage caused to the Puente Negro wetland, the unique habitat of the Becacina Pintada bird, a species that is endangered. During this ruling, the court also mandated an absolute halt to construction and prohibited the entry of machinery, workers, and other materials to the site where the "Loteo Inversiones Lampa SpA" project was underway, which has been violated as construction continued.

The Superintendence of Pensions explained that global uncertainty stemming from the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the oil industry, along with increased energy costs, rising inflation expectations, and signs of tighter financial conditions, severely affected the returns of all five Chilean pension funds.

An honorary commission has been established to implement the project, consisting of a representative from the board of the Sebastián Piñera Echenique Foundation, who will preside; the rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile; two deputies and two senators selected by the Chamber and the Senate; the mayor of Santiago; and two former ministers or undersecretaries who worked with Piñera, appointed by the foundation's board.

President Kast announced that as part of initiatives to assist citizens with rising fuel prices, 15 kg gas cylinders would be distributed through municipalities to families in the 80% most vulnerable segment of the Social Household Registry (RSH). However, several mayors have indicated they have not received any official communication from the government regarding this issue.

Only Alex Smith, the creator of the 'Antorcha' software, sentenced to 12 years, and former Carabinero captain, Leonardo Osses, sentenced to 10 years, will serve prison time. For the remaining defendants – all former Carabineros officials – the court has determined penalties that may be substituted with an intensive supervised release program.

The accused officers solicited payments from individuals for escorting oversized cargo trucks traveling along Route 5 Norte.