Codelco and SQM have formed NovaAndino Lithium, a company to exploit lithium in the Salar de Atacama until 2060. A group of lawmakers and experts raise serious concerns: the direct negotiation evaded public tender, secrecy shrouded the contracts, and the Comptroller conditioned its approval prior to a full audit, sparking fundamental questions.

Defend Patagonia has denounced that, despite the government's ecological rhetoric, salmon production has set records exceeding one million tons for three consecutive years (2022-2024), primarily in protected areas of Patagonia, causing significant environmental damage. This contradicts the industry's continuous narrative of 'suffocation,' 'abandonment,' and 'lack of growth.' In light of this reality, they are demanding the end of concessions in parks and reserves.

The NGO Nos Buscamos raises concerns over potential electoral fraud in La Araucanía, revealing that child trafficking victims from the 70s and 80s, who have never lived in Chile, are registered and have recorded votes. They accuse obstructions in their investigation and demand an urgent audit of the Civil Registry.

San Antonio declares communal mourning for the passing of Councilman Milko Caracciolo (45), who died while fishing in Pichilemu. Various authorities and social organizations express their sorrow, highlighting his legacy as a social activist and defender of artisan fishing, nature, and community rights.

The Spanish Congress of Deputies will continue its legislative activities in January, utilizing the traditionally inactive month to advance critical hearings related to the Draft Law on Enhancing Democratic Governance in Digital Services and Media Management.

Somalia and the African Union expressed strong indignation this Friday after Israel officially recognized the northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state," leading to widespread condemnation.

In a significant decision, the Fishing Commission of the Chamber has designated the entire Valparaíso region for artisanal fishing activities, effectively prohibiting dragnet fishing development in this area of the country. Deputy Jorge Brito emphasized the importance of this regulation, stating, "We will contribute to the recovery of the seas of Chile," affirmed the recently re-elected legislator.

"Cuervo," an artistic production depicting the life of Teatro Aleph founder Óscar Cuervo Castro detained in Chile's military dictatorship concentration camps, has gathered hundreds of people at its performances at the Melinka Puchuncaví memorial site, Parque Cultural de Valparaíso (Ex Prison), Villa Grimaldi, and at universities in Talca and Valparaíso. The play continues its presentations in January 2026, in Biobío and Santiago.

Several unlawful acts took place in the Lo Espejo area of the Metropolitan Region during the massive anti-dictatorship protests on September 4 and 5, 1985. On that occasion, a 15-year-old boy, Jorge Enrique Pardo, and a worker from POJH, Daniel Aranda Saavedra, aged 21, were killed by uniformed officers.

The increase in funding will allow for chartering aircraft and hiring brigades to effectively combat wildfires, stated Rodrigo Illesca, executive director of the National Forestry Corporation.