Carabineros apprehended a 50-year-old man in Penco who was attempting to ignite a fire with a lighter and a nylon bag, prompting concerns about public safety amid a series of forest fires affecting the region.

Amid a harsh winter in Gaza, the UNRWA has reported alarming levels of disease outbreaks, exacerbated by the collapse of the healthcare system and lack of access to vaccines, raising urgent concerns for the local population.

Oxfam posed a critical choice: oligarchy or democracy, emphasizing that for the first time in history, the total number of billionaires has surpassed 3,000 and their combined wealth has reached an unprecedented value. They warned, "With such power, billionaires hold our future in their hands, undermining political freedoms and the rights of others."

In a debate with other candidates back in August 2025, Kast criticized a decision by "a gentleman from Conaf" that could lead Chile to lose an investment due to the company's misidentification of "6 naranjillos," a native tree species with notable adaptations to climate change.

From Mexico City, President Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned the operation during the Mañanera briefing at the National Palace: "We will send support to Chile for the wildfires they are suffering. It’s a difficult situation; even though it is far away, there will be support regardless."

According to estimates from the Chilean Meteorological Directorate, more than 60 mm of rainfall is expected in just 72 hours, increasing the risk of landslides that have previously impacted agricultural production in the area.

"Perhaps unknowingly, he serves the imperialist aspiration to divide and impose dominion over our peoples, while forgetting his own history, that of his martyrs and his people," wrote Minister Bruno Rodríguez.

The investigation into the former mayor of Maipú has concluded. The oral trial preparation hearing is scheduled for February 2, during which the evidence will be defined, along with an analysis of the accusations from the Prosecutor's Office, the State Defense Council, and other plaintiffs.

Danish police sources indicated to local outlet Ingenioren that the recommendation may be based on a specific incident or suspicion justifying such a precautionary measure by the country's authorities amid the conflict with the US over Trump's intention to take control of Greenland.

The course featured practical stations led by veterinarians and SAG professionals, covering techniques for containment, first aid, referral criteria, and the health risks of interacting with stressed or injured animals. A similar training session was also conducted at the Húsares de Angol military detachment.