The Senate's approval of a bill allowing alternative sentence compliance has unleashed a strong reaction from progressive legislators, who warn that the initiative could benefit those convicted of crimes against humanity, raising concerns about risks of impunity, as well as questioning its costs, among other issues.

An investigation by Mongabay Latam reveals that Chilean salmon farms have accrued 710 complaints and legal actions due to overproduction, escapes, and environmental damage in protected areas. Companies like Cermaq (Mitsubishi), Australis, and Mowi lead in violations. While industry groups push for deregulation, elected president Kast supports reducing regulations. Official figures confirm 168,000 tons of overproduction since 2013.

An investigation by BBC Verify with satellite images from Planet Labs confirms that the Shajareh Tayebeh Primary School in Minab was repeatedly bombed on February 28, resulting in 168 fatalities, mostly girls. Experts indicate "multiple simultaneous impacts" and specialized munitions, debunking any narrative of it being an error. Notably, The New York Times points to the U.S. government as a potential culprit for the attack on the school in Iran, now reported to have 175 victims, while Trump denies this without presenting evidence.

On International Women's Day, the Mapuche Women's Network highlights the historical erasure of Indigenous women, demanding justice for land defenders, particularly the case of Julia Chuñil. They raise awareness of the triple discrimination faced today and reaffirm their role as guardians of language, culture, and the memory of their peoples.

Juan Carlos Viveros from Defend Patagonia and Daniel Caniullan from Pu Wapi of Las Guaitecas accused President Gabriel Boric of failing to uphold his commitment to remove salmon farms from protected areas. They raise alarms about pollution in national parks, ecosystem destruction, and betrayal of indigenous peoples, criticizing the lack of oversight and prioritization of industrial interests over the political will expressed during the campaign.

Human rights organizations are opposing a Senate bill that provides prison benefits to those convicted of crimes against humanity. They claim it represents judicial impunity and violates international commitments, demanding that legislators reject the initiative, while reminding that 1,092 missing persons and 377 executed political prisoners have yet to be returned to their families.

The OHCHR highlighted a publication "Resisting in the Age of Lithium," showcasing the voices of members of the Colla, Aymara, and Quechua peoples from northern Chile. Communities warn about the impact of mining on their territories, water, and worldview as the world accelerates its energy transition. This calls for a deeper look beyond "white gold."

On International Women's Day 2026, UN Women highlights that no country has achieved full legal equality. Women only hold 64% of the legal rights of men. Under the theme "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls", the organization makes an urgent call to dismantle systemic barriers denying justice to half the population.

Mayors from the center-left and progressive sectors, gathered by research centers and the Horizonte Ciudadano Foundation, have agreed on a common roadmap to oversee the new government, strengthen local management, and prioritize agendas on security, funding, and public education, all in defense of social advancements achieved.

A week into the war with Iran, Israel orders mass displacement in southern Lebanon, while Minister Smotrich threatens to turn the area into 'another Gaza'. Witnesses and experts cite 'ethnic cleansing' and war crimes, as the UN warns of catastrophic 'deterioration' and forced displacement that has already left nearly 300 dead.