Academics from the Faculty of Natural Resources at UCT warn that supporting small-scale farmers is essential for ensuring food security in the face of intense rains, droughts, and an increasingly unpredictable climate.
The Twenty-Seventh Civil Court of Santiago has mandated the Chilean government to compensate journalist L.A.C.P. with 70 million pesos for his detention and torture by DINA during the Pinochet regime, affirming that these acts constitute crimes against humanity that are not subject to statute of limitations.
The Seventh Criminal Court in Santiago has decided to maintain the preventive detention of Joaquín Lavín León, amid concerns he contacted witnesses linked to an ongoing investigation into serious allegations including fraud and influence peddling.
The Santiago Court of Appeals has upheld the acquittal of former police officer Claudio Crespo, despite establishing that his gunfire caused Gustavo Gatica to lose his sight during the 2019 social unrest.
Security cameras in a Ñuñoa building captured a man assaulting a dog inside an elevator. The janitor's alert allowed for the puppy's safety, injury assessment, and veterinary care while the Prosecutor's Office investigates the incident.
A coalition of lawmakers and animal rights organizations accused members of the Republican Party on Monday of delaying the discussion on a bill intended to ban greyhound racing nationwide for the third consecutive time, as part of a strategy to obstruct its voting.
Workers at the National Juvenile Reintegration Service have expressed strong opposition to the government's proposed reductions in payment for shift systems, highlighting significant concerns over wage degradation and its effects on their quality of life.
Events occurring between 6:00 PM and 12:00 AM, from Friday to Sunday, are linked to longer recovery times, a pattern that presents new challenges for workplace prevention.
Analyst Diego Lorca claims that the labor reform proposal by Jose Antonio Kast's administration to alter the calculation of work hours is more than a technical change—it is a strategic move reminiscent of Pinochet's Labor Plan.
The Monthly Economic Activity Indicator (Imacec) for June 2026 showed a 2.4% growth, driven by copper mining, while manufacturing faced declines, highlighting the critical role of mining in Chile's economy.