Lawyer Mauricio Daza sharply criticized Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz's claims regarding low kerosene consumption and justified price increases, igniting a debate on fuel pricing amid rising costs.

Chile's economic activity did not recover in August 2026, as the Monthly Index of Economic Activity (Imacec) decreased by 1.0% year-on-year, despite having an extra working day compared to the previous year.

The General Comptroller's Office has taken action on a petition to investigate the Boulevard Montemar condominium, linked to architect Víctor Quiroz, amid allegations of illegal construction and urban modifications involving his brother, Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz.

Jeannette Jara, former presidential candidate for Unidad por Chile, criticizes José Antonio Kast's employment plan, arguing that the proposed creation of 100,000 jobs is insufficient compared to the far greater number that have already been lost during his presidency.

Original article: Reforma al sistema político: Diputado Mulet hizo reserva de constitucionalidad acusando «cartelización» y restricciones al derecho de asociación Deputy Jaime Mulet (Social Green Regionalist Federation, FRVS) announced a constitutional reservation regarding the political system reform, which is currently under discussion by the Chamber’s Mixed Commission report

With three stages, 40 bands, and four national awards, the MUDA Festival on October 3 and 4 at the National Stadium Park offers a rich cultural experience featuring live music, discussions with political and cultural figures, performing arts, heritage gastronomy, a tribute to Palestine, and a free platform mapping Chile's memory sites.

From state universities, we are concerned about the threats to various educational projects due to an unjust funding system, yet we emphasize: state universities do not exist to adhere to a neoliberal profitability logic. Their social profitability lies in training professionals, developing research, producing knowledge, contributing to regional development, and serving the country.

Sovereignty is also at stake in the capacity to decide which economic activities are promoted, what investments are authorized, and for whom natural common goods are exploited. What President Kast has endorsed effectively surrenders Chile's autonomy, promoting, for instance, the safeguarding of supply chains for what Trump labels as "critical minerals" for U.S. economy and security, while they are strategic for Chile.

"It is illogical that it is legal for the plastic products we use daily to contain toxic substances detrimental to our health. Once this law is passed, it will ensure that the use of plastic products, and even their recycling, is safe for our health, especially for children, who are the most sensitive to these contaminants," emphasized Alejandra Parra, coordinator of the Zero Waste Alliance Chile, who supported the technical drafting of the legislative proposal.

Chile's unemployment rate surged to 9.6% during the June to August 2026 period, marking the highest level in over five years, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The data shows a significant increase in the number of unemployed individuals by 13%, reflecting ongoing challenges in the job market.