Farmer communities in Curicó Province, Maule Region, are sounding the alarm over a health and environmental crisis caused by agrochemicals. Studies from the University of Chile and the University of Bío-Bío confirm the presence of banned pesticides such as chlorpyrifos, diuron, and fosetyl-Al, linking them to severe public health issues. They demand the immediate ban of these toxins.

Presidential candidate Johannes Kaiser proposes to repeal the Lafkenche Law to promote the salmon farming industry, labeling it as 'anti-Chilean indigenism.' The Coastal Marine Space Platform rejects this view, emphasizing that the internationally praised law ensures sustainable use and shared governance of coastal areas, without formal complaints justifying its elimination, describing the rejection as 'visceral' and asserting that ignorance is what truly needs to be eradicated.

Deputy Carolina Marzán from Valparaíso defended the voice of communities in the Agriculture Committee and praised the Ministry of Environment's extension of the deadline to gather essential knowledge, feedback, and evidence for the effective implementation of the law that establishes the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Service, including priority sites.

In this column, Jeannette Jara's candidate for District 12 states: "I will support those who work and strive, not those who live solely off rents and privileges."

Senator Fabiola Campillai shared a video of her meeting with Gustavo Gatica, both of whom lost their sight due to repression in 2019. Campillai backed Gatica's candidacy for deputy, supported by the Communist Party. The image signifies resilience and a powerful political alliance in the face of adversity.

The prosecutor's office confirmed that businessman Juan Carlos Morstadt Anwandter has been charged in connection with the forced disappearance of Mapuche land defender Julia Chuñil, an event that coincides with the one-year anniversary of her disappearance in Máfil, Los Ríos region.

UNO PUNTO CINCO's analysis of the 2025 presidential programs reveals that the environmental agenda has lost importance to economic growth. The proposals are divided between those aiming to reconcile development with sustainability and those prioritizing deregulation. Jara and Matthei present the most robust platforms, while Kast and Kaiser offer the weakest.

Chile celebrates National Protected Areas Day on Saturday, November 8, as part of Law 21,596 and its commitment to an international goal. However, the celebration is marred by the presence of 408 salmon farming concessions operating within national parks and reserves in Chilean Patagonia, prompting strong criticism from civic organizations.

A historical document from 1942 mentions an "Arturo Kast" as the Nazi propaganda chief in Chile, while German archival records reveal that Michael Kast, father of presidential candidate José Antonio Kast, was a member of the National Socialist Party who entered Chile in 1950 after fleeing post-defeat Germany. This underscores the significant Nazi presence in Chile and its ideological roots in the country's far-right movements.

One year has passed since the disappearance of environmental defender Julia Chuñil, which occurred on November 8, 2024, in Máfil, Los Ríos Region. On that day, the 73-year-old president of the Putreguel indigenous community left with her dog Cholito to search for some lost animals and never returned. Twelve months later, the investigation yields no results, as her family reports delays and discrimination in the process, and the question remains open: Where is Julia Chuñil?