A diverse group of lawmakers has introduced a bill in the Senate aimed at establishing a special legal regime for critical minerals in Chile, including rare earth elements, to address regulatory gaps and the growing significance of these resources in the global economy.

Opposition lawmakers from the Chamber of Deputies' Security Commission have gathered 52 signatures required to summon Minister Trinidad Steinert due to the lack of a plan from José Kast's administration to address organized crime.

After marching 1,100 kilometers over 29 days, indigenous and peasant communities in Bolivia have arrived in La Paz, demanding action from President Rodrigo Paz to address regulatory threats to their land ownership.

The International Monetary Fund has grounded the government's economic narrative, projecting lower growth for Chile and warning that the gains from the mega-reform may be "somewhat optimistic." In simple terms: if the financial figures do not add up, the cost will not be borne by Kast or big business, but by the citizens.

A scientifically significant discovery has been made at the paleoarchaeological site of Pilauco, where researchers uncovered fossilized bird tracks that could date back as far as 130,000 years.

The bill submitted by the government proposes a two-stage minimum wage increase. The first stage, starting in May 2026, sets a 1.4% increase ($7,546) based on the accumulated variation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from January to March. The second stage is set for January 2027, adjusted according to the accumulated inflation from April 1 to December 31, 2026, which, based on the Central Bank's projections, would reach 2.6%.

Inspired by the true story of the Villanueva brothers and the riverside carpentry tradition of the Cutipay River in Valdivia, the production explores various time periods to illustrate how knowledge is passed down through generations, revealing a profound connection between craftsmanship, nature, and family memory. The performance is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, at 7 PM at Matucana 100.

Legislators met with the state secretary to discuss the situation involving the Spanish construction firm Tapusa, which has left several projects unfinished in the Concepción Province. During this meeting, Minister Iván Poduje allegedly displayed noticeable agitation, leading to accusations of disrespect towards the attendees. Affected deputy Antonio Rivas is now considering legal action against him.

Following a new report by La Segunda, Senator Daniel Núñez (PC) has called on Security Minister Trinidad Steinert to clarify the situation, asserting that "organized crime and illicit economies must not infiltrate the State." The report indicates that the partnership did have activity, having submitted accounting records to the Internal Revenue Service in 2002, which contradicts Steinert's claim that it "never had any activity."

Through an official request, organizations have called for an "urgent" review by the comptroller, as the circular adds administrative criteria to classify when a child born in Chile is deemed a "child of a transient foreigner," potentially excluding them from Chilean nationality. Although the Civil Registry described it as an "operational update," the request warns it directly affects a fundamental right that cannot be regulated administratively, as it is legally reserved according to the Constitution.