The former senator and ex-president of the Senate for the Christian Democracy (DC) has not only served as a confidential strategic advisor to Andes Iron, the company behind the project, but he also maintains long-standing close ties with two ministers of the First Environmental Court who have issued key rulings in its favor.

Lafkenche communities reject the reform of Law 20,249 in Congress, accusing it of being a racist dispossession and collusion with extractivism. They defend ECMPO as a tool for inclusion, conservation, and governance, calling for mobilization to protect the law that safeguards their ancestral rights, also enshrined in international treaties.

The Northern District Attorney's Office is facing serious scrutiny. In the La Polar case, a prosecutor investigated without disclosing a conflict of interest with his brother-in-law, a key executive who was not charged. A similar pattern emerges in the Achifarp case, where the prosecutor's wife investigates her brother-in-law, who owns a competing business.

DW Documentary premieres "Dictatorships, Drugs, Violence: U.S. Influence in Latin America (1/3)." The report reveals U.S. backing of coups and dictatorships, including those in Brazil and Chile, along with the origins of Operation Condor during the Cold War, analyzing its lasting impact on the region.

The industrial producer and exporter of farmed salmon operating in Chile has seen the highest workplace accident and mortality rates in the global aquaculture industry over the past 12 years, far surpassing the numbers in competing countries like Norway, Canada, Scotland, Australia, or the Faroe Islands. Recently, at the start of the 2026 season, the industry faced a new tragedy with the death of a diver in Melinka, bringing the total number of deceased workers to 84.

The Fiesta de los Abrazos 2026, an emblematic political and cultural event of the PCCh, began in Recoleta. In a historic speech, Lautaro Carmona condemned the aggression against Venezuela and urgently called for the formation of a national movement for peace, unity, and the defense of sovereignty.

On his tour through Chile, renowned artist Manu Chao seamlessly fused acoustic music with activism. His concerts serve as a powerful platform to demand truth and justice for various causes. In Temuco, a poignant moment arose addressing the forced disappearance of Julia Chuñil and calling for freedom for Mapuche political prisoners, transforming the stage into a space for communal solidarity and advocacy.

The CNTV has filed historic charges against Canal 13, owned by Andrónico Luksic, over a Teletrece Central report regarding Julia Chuñil's disappearance, following 540 citizen complaints. The allegations include violations of the presumption of innocence and harm to family honor, setting a precedent for responsible communication.

Deputy Consuelo Veloso alleges a corrupt network in Southern Maule municipalities linked to the "Invoice Case," with investigating mayors. She reports billions in false invoices and unexecuted projects while requesting an investigation from the State Defense Council (CDE) and the Comptroller's Office.

This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, January 9, 10, and 11, the 10th Lafkenche Congress will take place in Quellón, following the agreement made during the 9th Lafkenche Congress held in Trewako (Hualpin). The event gathers over 300 representatives from the Lafkenche Mapuche communities.