"Granting a pardon in cases of grave human rights violations before at least a substantial part of the sentence has been served undermines these obligations and may lead to international liability for the State," warned the Institute.

Senate President Paulina Núñez addressed the controversy sparked by comments from the new Minister of Labor, Tomás Rau, who stated that the incoming government would review "everything that has in some way contributed to hindering employment," raising concerns regarding the 40-Hour Work Law.

The Chilean General Comptroller's Office has confirmed the validity of a complaint regarding the unauthorized compilation of personal data from residents in Lo Barnechea for political purposes, ruling that local authorities must not engage in such practices.

Former minister Nicolás Grau reacted to Quiroz's remarks, stating that "the last public amount is 1.406 billion dollars (end of January) and the figure at the beginning of this week (which fluctuates significantly) was over 800 million dollars," a substantial amount compared to the US$40 million that Minister Quiroz claimed was left by Boric's government.

José Santiago Faúndez Sepúlveda, the army captain sentenced for the homicide of Romario Veloz during the 2019 social unrest, is poised to become the first military member to potentially receive a pardon from President José Antonio Kast.

Workers allege an administrative breakdown that reduces their salaries across much of the country and demand the resignation of national executives.

Chilean architect Smiljan Radić Clarke has received the prestigious 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize, solidifying his status as one of the leading figures in contemporary architecture.

Following the failure of mediation, 98% of Fibra Nov workers have commenced an indefinite strike in response to what they describe as a "humiliating" and insufficient offer.

With José Antonio Kast taking office as President, the threat of impunity resurfaces as he considers granting presidential pardons to state agents convicted for crimes during the social unrest of 2019.

After four decades of searching, the family of 15-year-old Luis Pino Soto, who disappeared in 1986, has finally achieved government recognition for his case, which now advances as a crime against humanity.