The Kast administration's Ministerial Committee has approved the Errázuriz Group's project to extract brine in the Atacama Salt Flat, a proposal rejected since 2012 by the administrations of Piñera, Bachelet, and Boric. The US$43.2 million initiative aims to produce 200,000 tons of potassium chloride annually.

Chile's U-17 women's team made history by qualifying for the Morocco World Cup after beating Ecuador 2-1. Under Vanessa Arauz's leadership, La Roja broke a long streak of failures across various categories. Undefeated in regulation, they aim for their first-ever World Cup win in 2026.

Rewilding Chile, in collaboration with national and international experts, is exploring over 1,200 kilometers to assess the state of macroalgal forests, determine their carbon capture capacity, and understand associated biodiversity. This unique research initiative is crucial in the context of the climate crisis.

The II AquaForum Patagonia Conference, supported by salmon farms and the Norwegian Embassy, revealed a coordinated offensive against the Lafkenche Law. The Undersecretary of Fisheries described its suspensive effect as "fatal" and announced plans to eliminate it. The Kawésqar Community of Nomadic Families from the Sea argues that this seeks to empty the law without formal repeal.

The unanimous ruling from the Valdivia Court of Appeals, declaring the Ministry of Public Security's case expansion inadmissible due to a lack of legal standing, has triggered a wave of reactions on social media. Comments from lawyer Mauricio Daza and various users directly targeted Minister Steinert and her institutional background.

On May 9, we commemorate the victory over Nazism and fascism, while in Chile historian Jorge Baradit recalls the links between President José Antonio Kast and his father's Nazi past as a military officer who concealed himself in Chile. International documents confirm Michael Kast's affiliation with the Nazi Party.

The Consumer Price Index for April 2026 surprised observers with a notable rise of 1.3%, mainly driven by increases in fuel, transport, and basic services. Gasoline prices soared by 25.3% and diesel by 45.7%, raising alarms about higher costs for households, public transport, food, and production chains, amid growing economic pressure on the population.

The Valdivia Court of Appeals has accepted a protection writ from the defense of two students, ruling against the Ministry of Public Security's attempt to apply the State Security Law in their case.

Blending the poetry of Wislawa Szymborska, lyrics from Bob Dylan and Taylor Swift, and the country influences of pop stars, titles such as "Kansas Anymore," "The Secret of Us," and "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" came together to shape this precise indie folk work, produced by Lia Lara with contributions from Nando García, Fresco Fresco, and Javier Barría.

The highest court in the country analyzed Articles 13 No. 6, 16, 18 final clause, and 19 of the initiative, identifying proposed changes to the environmental evaluation regime, the system for challenging Environmental Qualification Resolutions, and the competences of Environmental Courts.