July will see a rise in electricity bills. According to various estimates, this increase is expected to average 2.4% nationally for residential customers, with significantly higher rises in the southern regions of the country.
Defense attorney Magdalena Rivera and Ernesto Llaitul, spokesperson and brother of one of the accused, denounced that the trial constitutes a political persecution effort against Mapuche communities and activists linked to the Coordinadora Arauco Malleco (CAM), stating that neither the prosecution nor the plaintiffs have any direct evidence implicating the accused.
The emergence of Chile's new Ministry of Public Security in 2025 symbolized a transformative approach to public safety, marking the end of reactive policing; however, within a year, the promise of the strategic framework established by Law 21.730 appears to be threatened by the current administration's focus on dismantling prior gains in favor of media-driven operations.
In the Minvu's resolution that ordered the halt and demolition of reconstruction efforts in El Olivar, it was argued that inspectors had issued technical reports referencing "serious construction deficiencies." However, an investigative report from Radio Biobío revealed that these documents do not reference any such "serious deficiencies."
Rafael Araos has resigned as Deputy Secretary of Science, marking a significant event in José Antonio Kast's administration as he clashes with Minister Ximena Lincolao over disputed layoffs, contributing to a growing trend of departures in the cabinet.
In a statement, the Montevideo Sports Club of Olmué has publicly refuted Deputy Javier Olivares' claims regarding a recent incident at their anniversary celebration, emphasizing that there were no political slogans and accusing Olivares of aggressive behavior during the altercation.
The Santiago Court of Appeals has reopened the investigation into the death of José Tohá, a significant political figure under Salvador Allende's government, debunking decades of lies propagated by the Pinochet dictatorship.
On September 7, 2024, in Lo Barnechea, Santiago, a 73-year-old woman was nearly struck by a vehicle driven by Martín Kunstmann Rojas, escalating into a violent assault that ended in a court ruling for substantial damages.
The latest poll from La Cosa Nostra reveals a concerning picture for José Antonio Kast, as his average approval rating sits at just 3.2, placing him at the historical bottom of government leaders, alongside dictator Augusto Pinochet.