Chilean astronomer Teresa Paneque has won the prestigious Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communication in the U.S., making her the first Chilean to achieve this honor in her category. She was recognized for her children's books, work with UNICEF, and her outreach on social media, standing out among nearly 700 applicants.

The Prosecutor's Office has charged former prosecutor Manuel Guerra with prevarication, breach of confidentiality, and bribery, stemming from the "Audio Case," where conversations with his attorney revealed attempts to manipulate high-profile cases like Penta, according to Ciper.

The family of Mapuche land defender Julia Chuñil must receive immediate protection from the Chilean state, concluded the Committee on the Implementation and Compliance of the Escazú Agreement in response to a request. This marks the first time the regional treaty has urged a signatory state to take protective measures.

The Ministry of Energy, as stated by Álvaro García, has reached an agreement with Transelec to fully refund excessive charges on electricity bills, allowing users to receive a tariff discount of approximately $135 billion starting in January 2026, following the company's self-reporting on asset valuation.

It is important to note that the fines established by the SEC are for fiscal benefit, while SERNAC's efforts aim to ensure that the electric company refunds the excess and improperly charged amounts as well as compensates affected customers due to billing issues.

The initiative put forth by Representative Juan Santana, in reaction to severe damage recorded in Huasco province, aims to explicitly ban such actions and establish a legal framework with effective oversight and penalties.

During her visit to Antofagasta, Jeannette Jara reaffirmed her commitment to border security and the fight against illegal immigration, proposing the establishment of a second technological border equipped with biometric control. She also highlighted the need to combat drug trafficking and money laundering by eliminating bank secrecy.

Operation Imperio dismantled a criminal network that defrauded over $3 billion through scams and money laundering, revealing serious infiltration within the government, including the formal prosecution of a judicial official as the gang's advisor and two PDI officers, including a sub-commissioner, accused of leaking vital information to the leaders of the criminal clan.

The report highlights that while Cooke operates with environmental impunity, accumulating sanctions and lawsuits in Chile, the U.S., and Canada, it presents itself as a model company selling 'sustainable salmon.'

The complainants warned that this represents "one of the most severe persecutions against indigenous communities," which "opens the door to further persecution aimed at any organization, community, or collective that could obstruct the policy of looting."