Giorgio Jackson has denied claims made by Minister José García Ruminot, stating that the fuel price hike under José Antonio Kast's government did not require changes to the law.

Animal Libre has launched a strong critique, accusing Minister of Sports, Natalia Duco, of misleading the public by labeling rodeo as a national sport.

Recent polls from Pulso Ciudadano and Criteria reveal a significant decline in President Kast's approval following fuel price hikes. His approval rate drops over 12 points while disapproval rises to nearly 50%. The majority reject government measures and express distrust in their explanations, marking a challenging start to his administration.

Minister Iván Poduje announced the suspension of the Colonia Dignidad expropriation, citing budgetary constraints on behalf of the José Antonio Kast administration. This decision ignites debate over the site's significance as a memorial. Reports from the INDH and historical testimonies underscore the severity of human rights violations and the outstanding state debt.

The uproar over rising fuel prices and living costs in Chile continues to intensify. Congressman Daniel Manouchehri has challenged Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz, demanding his resignation and accusing him of causing a national crisis. He questions the government's decision to shift costs onto citizens while simultaneously proposing tax cuts for the wealthy.

Despite having a confirmed sentence, Chilean authorities have scheduled a new trial for leader Guillermo Ñirripil on July 1, 2026. Communities warn that this strategy represents selective legal persecution that disregards the standards of Convention 169, aiming to undermine traditional Mapuche leadership in the Araucanía region.

The Palestinian Community in Chile condemns Israel's violations and restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulchre during Easter, warning of a breach of the historical status quo of holy sites in Jerusalem. They denounce a pattern of limitations on religious freedom affecting Christians and Muslims alike and demand a clear and categorical condemnation from the Chilean government, claiming an "illegal annexation of Jerusalem."

The historic fuel price increase represents a severe supply shock that will curtail economic growth, elevate inflation to 4%, and significantly erode households' real income. The domino effect in freight transport will raise the total cost of goods, hitting the most vulnerable households particularly hard during the second quarter of 2026. Various analysts assert that generating such an internal shock with the removal of MEPCO was unnecessary; at the very least, the measures could have been gradual.

Over 8 million people protested across the U.S. on Saturday, March 28, under the slogan "No Kings," marking the largest single-day protest in the nation's history. With 3,300 events in all 50 states, citizens voiced their opposition to Trump's authoritarian agenda, the war in Iran, and ICE's immigration policies.

The fuel crisis sparks a nationwide uproar among workers, raising serious concerns about Kast's government. Polls reveal a historic drop in approval ratings: disapproval rises by 30 points. Social media fills with regretful voters as demonstrators make their voices heard. Unfulfilled promises and measures absent during the election campaign are now under scrutiny.