The 2025 Chilean runoff voting began overseas from Oceania due to the time difference. Preliminary results in Australia and New Zealand consistently show a lead for candidate Jeannette Jara over José Antonio Kast. Over 160,000 Chileans abroad are eligible to vote.

José Antonio Kast's statements advocating for the elimination of "environmental guidelines," among other critiques against the country’s environmental institutions, have raised alarm among scientists and organizations. His program, analyzed by specialists, emphasizes deregulation and economic growth but lacks concrete climate goals and fails to outline protections in various areas, posing a severe environmental risk.

The Chilean runoff election pitting Pacto Unidad por Chile candidate Jeannette Jara against far-right José Antonio Kast will depend on undecided voters, first-time young voters, and supporters of Parisi, all within a climate of caution and polarization.

Overseas voting for the Chilean 2025 runoff has commenced in New Zealand due to the 16-hour time difference. High anticipation surrounds the vote following first-round results in the country, where Jeannette Jara won over 50% of the ballots.

Deputy Alejandra Placencia shared a video criticizing the so-called "economic shock" proposed by Kast, warning that its costs would be borne by working families. She praised Jeannette Jara's proposals to alleviate economic burdens and called for voters to choose between "moving forward or going backward" this Sunday.

The CRUBC of Aysén has rejected the ECMPO requests from Indigenous communities for the second time, defying a Supreme Court ruling that mandated a review of the process. The communities proposed reductions in area to reconcile usage rights. Experts highlight that press coverage has misinformed about the true impact of these legal frameworks.

The Terram Foundation's document reveals how SQM has consolidated a privileged position in the lithium industry through undue influences, violations, and weaknesses in public oversight.

As the election date approaches, the elected senator from Araucanía warned that disclosing details about the budget cuts promised by Kast could lead to "fiery streets." This statement, supported by Kast, raises further uncertainty regarding the cuts.

The investigation raises serious questions about whether Kast is evading taxes in Chile by using offshore tax structures and a hotel business network in Miami, while ordinary citizens bear the burden of tax contributions.

Chile celebrated the 80th anniversary of Gabriela Mistral's Nobel Prize with various events across the country. The University of Chile revealed that her path to the award required decades of diplomatic efforts and translations, culminating in the official nomination of 1939 and continental support.