Following the unilateral decision by the U.S. government to revoke visas for Chilean officials, the Chinese Embassy in Chile has issued the following statement, which we reproduce below:

In a unanimous ruling, the Antofagasta Court annulled the decision made by the First Environmental Tribunal during a compliance procedure, determining that the judgment being executed lacked legal requirements by failing to declare a right, thus creating a procedural defect by applying the law in an inappropriate case.

Mon Laferte made history at the 2026 Veracruz Carnival by performing before approximately 150,000 attendees, setting a new record for the largest show by an artist there. In an emotional return to the city where she launched her career, the singer broke down in tears and dedicated the concert to her "home."

New satellite imagery reveals an unprecedented U.S. military presence in Jordan, raising tensions with Iran as President Trump threatens a potential military strike if a nuclear agreement is not reached soon.

In an interview with ElPeriodista.cl, Harold Mayne-Nicholls reflected on his presidential candidacy, attributing the challenges he faced to a lack of party support. He disclosed a $300 million debt, defended his respectful campaign, and raised concerns about the alarming rise of gambling addiction among youth and students.

As the declassification of Epstein's files exposes global elites and the child sex trafficking network that remains unpunished, Western algorithms prioritize the Therian phenomenon. AJ+ warns of a potential psychological operation to distract from the real crimes of power. The Church's silence on abuses is once again highlighted.

Mapuche organizations marched in Temuco demanding official status for Mapuzugun. During the 14th mobilization for the ancestral language, they delivered a letter to Governor René Saffirio to resume a working group. They denounce four governments without responses and the danger of the language's extinction due to the state's colonial racism. On Saturday, February 21st, the Fair and Festival for Mapuzugun and Mapuche Resistance, organized by TXAWÜN – Temuko Communities, will take place.

A recent report from Resumen and OLCA revealed that the Environmental Assessment Service implemented AI to expedite environmental projects without adequately training its staff. This move aims to accelerate the processing of over 29,000 files, yet training is only scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, despite the tools already being in operation.

In a day marked by a general strike and social tension, Argentina's lower house approved Javier Milei's labor reform, labeled as "slave labor." The initiative cheapens layoffs, relaxes labor hours, and establishes a fund that undermines social security. The text returns to the Senate after the rejection of an article that would have reduced wages for medical leave.

The Labor Directorate's operations faced criticism from the Andean Supervisor and General Role Union of SQM, who labeled it a "communication show." However, the SQM Salar Workers' Union disagreed, asserting that inspections are "not a spectacle; they are a guarantee of rights," and backed this crucial oversight role.