With the labor reform on the verge of a Congressional vote, Argentina's main labor union announced a 24-hour national strike for the day of the session—likely set for Thursday the 19th—and aims for a standstill with support from transport workers.

Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and rapid technological advancements, the People's Republic of China has outlined its strategic roadmap for the next five years, aiming for significant advancements in socialist modernization by 2035.

The initiative states that the right to the city involves enabling every person to live and develop in cities that promote fundamental conditions of safety, order, and accessibility. The amendment is now set for discussion and a vote in the Senate Chamber.

In January 2026, over 1 million 370 thousand retirees experienced pension increases due to the start of Social Security payments created by the Pension Reform, paid automatically.

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares met with Cuban Chancellor Bruno Rodríguez during his stop in Madrid after visiting China and Vietnam. Similar to Chile, the Spanish government will provide aid through the United Nations system.

Rom Kovtun allegedly participated in the siege of Al-Shifa Hospital from March to April 2024, resulting in the total destruction of medical infrastructure and civilian deaths, including patients and medical staff. Consequently, the Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a criminal complaint with the 8th Court of Guarantee in Santiago, requesting an investigation and prosecution of the individual under Law 20.357, which classifies genocide and crimes against humanity and war under the Rome Statute.

The ruling highlights that the Ministry of Environment failed to adequately consider minimum sustainability criteria in the delimitation of the urban wetland, identifying shortcomings in safeguarding the ecological characteristics and functioning of the wetland, as well as maintaining its hydrological regime.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has congratulated Claudia Fuentes Julio on her appointment, announcing that she will begin her new position at the end of the current government's term on March 11, when her mission as Chile's permanent representative to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, Switzerland, concludes.

The project, with an investment of nearly 158 million dollars, will be executed by the consortium China International Water & Electric Corporation (CWE) in Chile, and is expected to be operational by 2030 after approximately 1,620 days of construction.

The INDH's observations underscore the challenges posed by the area's extreme geography and poor connectivity, forcing residents to endure costly and exhausting journeys just to access medical treatments.