Kast's participation in the 'Shield of the Americas' summit in Miami is not merely symbolic: it formally incorporates Chile into a far-right political-military alliance that acts as an instrument of American interests in the region. The former diplomats calling it a 'kissing of Trump's hand' fall short: it represents a public assumption of strategic subordination.

Government spokesperson Camila Vallejo clarified the status of the Chile-China Express submarine cable project, asserting that the initiative is still undergoing evaluation despite misconceptions of an approved status, and addressed international pressures regarding the project's progress.

The regulatory body established accountability for the failure that left 98.5% of the country in darkness, imposing hefty fines on CGE Transmisión and Engie Energía for serious shortcomings in their backup systems.

In a significant development within the 'Belarusian plot' investigation, prosecutors have identified María Pía Peñaloza as a critical figure linked to lawyer Eduardo Lagos in alleged bribery and money laundering operations.

The Chinese ambassador to Chile, Niu Qingbao, staunchly defended the submarine fiber optic cable project linking Valparaíso with Hong Kong, asserting its compliance with Chilean law and denying any risks to regional security, particularly in response to U.S. government criticisms.

The U.S. imposes sanctions over a cable still under evaluation, prompting Boric to assert that Chile will not allow its sovereignty to be "undermined" by threats. The final decision rests with Kast's government.

Two Mexican nationals were apprehended by the OS7 unit of Carabineros in January 2025, at a property located in the Lolol region of O'Higgins, where they had set up a clandestine laboratory for the synthesis and production of crystal methamphetamine.

Tickets purchased for the original date of March 7 will remain valid for this two-day event, with the same terms and benefits. The festival's proceeds will support the ongoing work of the National Stadium Memory Corporation and various memory sites across the country that lack state funding.

"I believe that Ambassador Brandon Judd is mistaken when he makes threats in our country and undermines our authorities as if we were a U.S. colony. Such behavior is unacceptable, blatantly violating diplomatic duties, so I urge the government to declare the U.S. ambassador as persona non grata," stated Deputy Luis Cuello, who sent a formal letter to Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren addressing this issue.

Carlos Venegas, a local resident affected by the odors and member of the Chillán Viejo Environmental Committee, stated that "it is urgent and essential to legislate to build a regulatory framework that guarantees health and quality of life for people; otherwise, inspections will continue to be insufficient." Meanwhile, the Health Authority reported that 14 complaints regarding foul odors were registered in January 2026, prompting inspections at a pig farm and at Essbio's wastewater treatment plant.