The collective highlighted that this "theory" was previously attempted by Pinochet with the Chicago Boys: "What was the result? The only thing that trickled down was inequality and there was less money for social benefits. In our country, the worst recessions since the '30s were triggered, and per capita GDP fell drastically. Social policies had to be implemented in democracy to achieve real economic growth," asserted the FA.

"There is really no national reconstruction plan behind this; it is a plan to reinvigorate the accumulation of large capital," stated Recaredo Gálvez, a researcher at SOL Foundation.

The Barcelona Progressive Summit not only gathered progressive leaders but also highlighted a deeper divide: on one side are the current rulers accountable for their actions, and on the other are former leaders accountable for their inactions. Unfortunately, Chile falls into the latter category.

The most painful criticism from a human rights and faith perspective is that while certain sectors within the Church, inspired by the spirit and mission of the Vicaría de la Solidaridad, fought for truth and comprehensive justice, Aylwin proposed a formula that in practice led to impunity. He sacrificed justice.

In celebration of the neighborhood's anniversary, the Yungay Colors Market invites the community to experience a unique cultural and culinary event. Join us on Saturday, April 25, from 12:00 to 21:00, on Huérfanos Street between Sotomayor and Herrera.

From April 24 to July 26, 2026, Cenco Florida (Av. Vicuña Mackenna 6100) will host one of the year's most innovative cultural events. The event hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and weekends and holidays from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

The union at Fundación Tierra de Esperanza was formed about a decade ago and is now part of the Federation of Workers in the Social Sector, a union organization focused on labor rights, salary improvements, and dignified working conditions for professionals and collaborators in the social area.

The Chilean Teachers' Association has labeled the recently approved "Protected Schools" bill as "poor, insufficient, and merely performative," emphasizing that it fails to address the underlying issues of school violence. The bill was passed on Tuesday, April 21st, by the Chamber of Deputies and is now set for further deliberation in the Senate.

Deputy Ignacio Achurra (FA) warned that the government's plan lacks standards and operates arbitrarily, fostering discrimination based solely on prejudice. If a student refuses, the police can be called. They may conduct bodily searches on children (which current law does not even permit) without any limits and without notifying parents.

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet robustly advocated for her candidacy for UN Secretary-General, focusing on human rights and the urgent need for hope, while calling on the global community to "not accept despair."