The Santiago Court of Appeals has upheld a prison sentence for Carabineros Major Rodrigo Sanzana Olhaberry for his involvement in the violent shooting of a University of Santiago student during a protest, resulting in severe injuries and ongoing legal ramifications.

Warnings are issued regarding potential genetic contamination risks and the lack of labeling for crops that, under this new regulation, may be exempt from traditional controls.

The organizations rejected the appointments of Fernando Rabat as Justice and Human Rights Minister and Fernando Barros as Defense Minister, accusing both of being linked to Pinochet's legal defense.

José Antonio Kast has made significant moves as Chile's president, initiating his administration's agenda from the Palacio de La Moneda. On Wednesday night, he signed six decrees implementing measures such as deploying military forces along the border and developing a comprehensive audit of the State.

In the early hours of Thursday, former constitutional convention member Rodrigo Rojas Vade was found bound and unconscious by the roadside in Melipilla, and is now in critical condition at a local hospital.

Demonstrations in the capital and cities like Valparaíso, Concepción, and Temuco accompanied the presidential transition day, marking the start of a government characterized by police deployment and public dissent.

During the traditional greeting from the presidential balcony of the Palace of La Moneda, a moment between President José Antonio Kast and his wife turned into one of the most talked-about events of the day: the so-called "no kiss."

The Valparaíso Cultural Park showcased the results of the resource transfer agreement and execution of activities between the Ministry of Cultures and the Valparaíso Cultural Park Association. Throughout 2025 and January 2026, a total of 572 activities were conducted, exceeding commitments by 12.3%, directly impacting 92,629 beneficiaries, with 79,858 receiving free access.

Experts from the University Psychiatric Clinic explain that the problem lies not with smartphones themselves but with the constant access they provide to potentially addictive content such as gambling, video games, social media, or pornography. Evidence shows an increase in these behaviors among young people, driven by the continuous availability of digital platforms.

The Second Chamber of the Appeals Court "dismissed any illegality or lack of reasoning" in the ruling that upheld the precautionary measure imposed by the Seventh Guarantee Court of Santiago. The former judge faces charges from the Public Prosecutor's Office for alleged bribery and money laundering committed during her role as minister of the Supreme Court.