Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, is embroiled in a double counting scandal that raises significant concerns about its production figures during Máximo Pacheco's tenure, amidst ongoing criminal investigations and audits.

Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz has confirmed a dramatic downturn in economic projections for Chile, noting that the growth forecast for 2026 has plummeted from 2.1% to 0.7%.

The U.S. exchange launches physically settled contracts for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, betting on the vault infrastructure of the City to attract the bullion industry.

The report by the Central Bank of Chile indicates that while households' net financial wealth reached an all-time high, significant losses in pension funds reveal a stark disconnect between recorded wealth and the actual well-being of Chilean families.

The José Antonio Kast administration is requesting Congress to approve borrowing up to $25 billion for the 2027 budget, which aims to impose stricter deficit reduction targets while increasing the capacity to incur debt.

The logic of financial capitalism explains why the promised miracle will not occur. Profitability is increasingly measured by the immediate returns on capital, not by the ability to produce goods or create jobs. Building a factory in Chile involves years of risk and regulation while buying U.S. Treasury bonds is instantaneous. What is rational for individual entrepreneurs can be destructive for the country's development.

The recent 1.0% decline in Chile's Monthly Index of Economic Activity (Imacec) for August has raised concerns among experts regarding the country's growth projections for 2026, suggesting that an annual contraction is now a possibility.

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.

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.