The latest Consumer Price Index report for June 2026 shows a seemingly stable overall rate of 0.0%, yet hidden beneath this figure are significant price hikes in essential goods such as food, with bread prices soaring by 4.5%, revealing the ongoing strain on Chilean households.

In a landmark ruling underscoring that memory cannot fade, Paola Plaza González, the minister overseeing human rights cases at the Santiago Court of Appeals, has convicted two former agents of the notorious National Intelligence Directorate (DINA) for the kidnappings of a photographer and a professor who were last seen in the clandestine facility of Villa Grimaldi in December 1974, during the height of Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship.

The Environment Commission of the Senate has approved a contentious economic megareform despite allegations of environmental deception, prompting accusations of legislative manipulation by the government to benefit corporate interests.

An alleged breach of total house arrest by former Supreme Court Minister Angela Vivanco was uncovered following a police check, leading to reports sent to the court regarding her compliance with judicial measures.

The opposition has officially initiated a broad inquiry into former Security Minister Trinidad Steinert, forming a Special Investigative Commission following a controversial ruling that questions the accountability of President José Antonio Kast and other high-ranking officials.

The San Antonio Carabineros Prefecture announced that, following an internal investigation, four officers were dismissed for failing to properly secure evidence during a cigarette smuggling operation.

Deputy Sofía González (PC) utilized the session's incident hour to request that formal communication be sent to the President of the Republic and the Interior and Public Security ministries for a report explaining the hiring of Paulo Contreras as head of the Intelligence Division at the National Intelligence Agency. The proposal was approved by the Chamber with 54 votes in favor.

With 28 votes in favor, 15 against, and 1 abstention, the Senate has passed legislation allowing increased borrowing by the central government for the year 2026.

Throughout July, the cultural center offers a program designed for audiences of all ages, featuring theatrical productions inspired by Shakespeare, clown and circus performances, workshops for children, and a cycle dedicated to the myth of vampires in cinema.

The Child Advocacy Office emphasized the significance of therapeutic and socio-educational interventions, continuity in education, and strengthening family and community capacities.