The Council of Ministers has declared the Humboldt Penguin a Natural Monument, prohibiting its capture and mistreatment throughout Chile. This measure, which garnered a record 9,000 public observations, aims to protect this endemic species recently reclassified as "Endangered," with a population decline exceeding 80% in recent decades.

The Climate Science and Resilience Center (CR2) lost its state funding despite receiving the third-best scientific evaluation in the National Interest Centers competition. A National Panel placed it in second-to-last among applicants with a score of 4.17, contradicting its own written evaluation that deemed the proposal "highly impressive," raising questions about the traceability of the process.

The Servel has announced the dissolution of the Democrats and Amarillos, parties that emerged from the 2022 constitutional rejection. With poor electoral results (0.17% and 0.82% in municipal elections), their leaders Ximena Rincón and Andrés Jouannet have joined President Kast's cabinet, closing a five-year chapter.

CUT commemorated 73 years of history reaffirming its unity and autonomy in the face of right-wing offensives. The legacy of its founder, Clotario Blest, inspires the current struggle for labor rights and the defense of human rights.

A study published in the Journal of Criminal Justice evaluated 84% of the inmates at Punta Peuco using Robert Hare's test. It constitutes the first direct scientific study on human rights violators in Chile and reveals a key finding: the assessed individuals scored an average nearly identical to common offenders, but exhibited less impulsivity, while showing exceptionally high levels of emotional coldness, manipulation, and absence of guilt.

On Valentine's Day, Cristina Dorador revived a post shared by Congreso Futuro regarding her research "Microbial Love." The microbiologist explains how emotions also have a biological expression: through kissing, we exchange millions of bacteria, leaving an invisible trace that can persist even after a relationship ends.

The Latin American magazine Somos el Cambio published a highlighted interview discussing Oceanósfera's initiatives in marine environmental education, showcasing national impact figures and warnings about the marine ecosystem crisis. The publication emphasizes its commitment to shaping new generations of devoted stewards.

Joan Turner, widow of the Chilean singer-songwriter, passed away at 96 after dedicating half a century to seeking justice. Her love with Víctor, which inspired songs and pieces he composed for her, represents the most beautiful union of art, tenderness, and memory in Chile. Jara also created a series of songs that blend universal love with tenderness.

Amnesty International's Secretary General warns at Munich that attacks on international law, such as Trump's threats or the genocide in Gaza, erode global security. She urges world leaders to collectively resist these "bullies" and reinforce multilateralism to protect humanity.

Claudio Patricio Guajardo Pinochet has been charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office with unlawful coercion resulting in death and injuries to six other recruits, committed in April 2024 in Pacollo, Putre commune. The Arica Court ruled that the release of the accused poses a danger to public safety and the victims.