Washington stepped into the discussion: it sanctioned Chilean officials over a cable still under evaluation, reigniting the debate over digital sovereignty. With the Foreign Ministry drawing a red line, Kast faces an uncomfortable dilemma: defend the state’s decision or yield to pressure.

The family of Julia Chuñil, a missing Mapuche environmental defender, claims that over a month after violent raids and detentions, there is no biological evidence or links to her children in the investigation regarding her disappearance.

The Chilean Government has firmly rejected U.S. pressures regarding the evaluation of the Hong Kong-Valparaíso submarine cable project, stating it will be assessed on its own merits without interference.

Javier Valencia González, 40, known as 'Zeus' or 'Satanás', fled to Chile from Colombian justice, where he faces a 33-year prison sentence. Authorities report that through his criminal organization, he violently controlled the Génesis II camp, using firearms and threats to intimidate neighbors, displace residents, and secure dominance over drug selling points.

The right-wing deputy and husband of former Maipú mayor Cathy Barriga is also accused of influence peddling and forgery, among other charges.

Throughout the day, attendees will explore stands featuring books, records, photography, graphic arts, textiles, and independent visual proposals, alongside participating in book launches, panel discussions, and live musical performances. The fair will also host book and record signings, promoting direct dialogue between creators and attendees.

The Finca del Chañar Community, alongside the National Council of the Colla People and the environmental organization Codema, is spearheading a signature collection campaign to demand the Chilean government and the Council of Ministers an immediate ratification of agreements for establishing a National Park in Maricunga Salt Flat.

The research, led by Dr. Nicolás Gouin from the University of La Serena and an expert in Molecular Ecology, announced that this year a new monitoring project will commence in various sectors of Monte Patria. This study will evaluate the presence of pesticides, their relationship with invertebrate biodiversity, and the molecular responses of certain sensitive species over three seasons.

12-year-old Mainque Melipan is a violist with the Metropolitan Children's Symphony Orchestra at the Foundation of Youth and Children’s Orchestras of Chile. Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, both he and his mother assert that being part of the ensemble and attending rehearsals has allowed him to feel included and make friends.

This is not just a large-scale port project; we also see questionable corporate relationships that seek to exploit regulatory gaps, warned Lucio Cuenca, director of the Latin American Observatory of Environmental Conflicts, which published a report on this initiative.