In 2012, during the first term of former President Sebastián Piñera, the General Comptroller's Office (CGR) raised objections against 13 appointments for department heads made by then-Undersecretary for the Armed Forces, Alfonso Vargas, a member of the Renovación Nacional party. The reason? It was discovered that the selection processes were manipulated to favor the then-authority of the Ministry of Defense, who ultimately imposed their chosen candidates.

The lawsuit centers around Kaley G.M., a 20-year-old from California claiming severe mental health issues and addiction due to extensive social media use from a young age.

In the statement, signatory countries and organizations "strongly" condemned Israel's unilateral decisions aimed at expanding its illegal presence in the West Bank, warning that they "contradict obligations under international law" and must "be revoked immediately."

Ecuador has imposed a 30% tariff on Colombian goods, igniting a trade dispute that Colombia has escalated by filing a complaint with the Andean Community, leading to deteriorating relations and economic ramifications for both nations.

The Aedes aegypti mosquito, recognized globally as a vector for viral diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, zika, and yellow fever, has prompted the temporary closure of the Los Libertadores Border Complex.

Following a devastating wildfire, over 7,000 residents in Penco have called for the immediate suspension of a rare earth mining project proposed by Aclara Resources, citing overwhelming community opposition and heightened environmental concerns.

Defense Minister Adriana Delpiano announced a significant 54% decrease in illegal crossings at the northern border, reporting a drop from 56,000 to 26,000 by 2025 due to coordinated military efforts.

Orlando Durán Ponce, former head of the Primary Care Division at Chile’s Health Ministry, has been convicted of fraud and sentenced amid the Covid-19 pandemic for misappropriating government contracts.

Maricunga is already on the path to becoming the 'white gold' frontier, but here water reigns supreme: it's an Andean wetland and the flamingos have a lot to say about it. With the Atacama salt flat serving as a precedent, complete with sanctions and scientific alerts, no detail can now be hidden.

The decision by Israel to reopen land registration in the West Bank and classify vast areas as state property has faced strong condemnation from the Palestinian Authority, which sees it as a blatant escalation of occupation aimed at expanding illegal settlements.