Sovereignty is also at stake in the capacity to decide which economic activities are promoted, what investments are authorized, and for whom natural common goods are exploited. What President Kast has endorsed effectively surrenders Chile's autonomy, promoting, for instance, the safeguarding of supply chains for what Trump labels as "critical minerals" for U.S. economy and security, while they are strategic for Chile.

"It is illogical that it is legal for the plastic products we use daily to contain toxic substances detrimental to our health. Once this law is passed, it will ensure that the use of plastic products, and even their recycling, is safe for our health, especially for children, who are the most sensitive to these contaminants," emphasized Alejandra Parra, coordinator of the Zero Waste Alliance Chile, who supported the technical drafting of the legislative proposal.

Chile's unemployment rate surged to 9.6% during the June to August 2026 period, marking the highest level in over five years, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The data shows a significant increase in the number of unemployed individuals by 13%, reflecting ongoing challenges in the job market.

Nearly 1,000 residents protested at the Ministry of Housing, demanding the restoration of 20,500 housing subsidies that were cut, highlighting the urgent need for increased funding for social housing projects.

The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has announced new sanctions against Cuba, targeting travel and financial transactions, which Havana claims is an escalation of the existing economic blockade.

Currently, over 412,000 individuals are awaiting non-GES surgical procedures, with the waiting list witnessing a staggering annual growth of 13.9%, according to the latest report from the Undersecretariat of Healthcare Networks.

In defiance of the U.S. visa revocation, Bolivian Attorney General Róger Mariaca affirmed his commitment to continue investigations into Fernando Cerimedo and dismissed allegations of corruption.

Following a complaint by Greenpeace Chile, the Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating potential "aggravated bribery and disclosure of secrets" related to the over $255 million that Andes Iron paid to the law firm Lagos, Vargas & Silber, two partners of which are implicated in the case known as the "Belarusian Scheme."

Months of preparation and networking are finally coming to fruition for a group of artists and cultural managers as nearly 100 printed art projects will fill the Museum of Contemporary Art at Parque Forestal for the "Materia Impresa" fair, taking place from October 2 to 4, 2026.

The third talk in the 'Thinking About Sports' series will explore the concept of 'Post-Football' on September 30, featuring discussions led by prominent figures in sports culture.