Fernando Cerimedo, a political operator of Latin American far-right movements, was arrested on Tuesday at the Viru Viru airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, while attempting to flee to Buenos Aires after being accused of hiring hitmen who shot his ex-partner, lawyer Nadia Beller.

The government of José Antonio Kast is under increasing scrutiny following the unsettling appointment of Francisca Álamos, a commercial engineer with no experience in finance, to serve as the liaison between the government and the banking sector.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission announced on Monday 10 measures aimed at strengthening cooperation between the mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, while supporting the development of its capital markets.

The second quarter of 2026 revealed concerning economic trends for Chile, with a 0.2% decline in GDP, stagnant investment, and a contraction in the construction sector.

The Fiscal Council (CFA) has warned that the gross debt of Chilean authorities is likely to surpass the safe threshold of 45% of GDP starting in 2029, raising concerns about President José Antonio Kast's fiscal narrative focused on austerity.

A recent investigation has revealed significant financial transactions between the National Libertarian Party (PNL) and a company owned by an active duty army officer, raising serious questions about the intersection of politics and military service in Chile.

During a hearing before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), organizations from Chile, Mexico, and the United States raised concerns about the environmental and social repercussions of the swift expansion of data centers in Latin America, warning that this trend mirrors the negative impacts of the digital economy.

The Mayor of Temuco, Roberto Neira, has fiercely criticized the Libertarian Party's call to abolish the Ministry of Sport, labeling it as ignorant and outrageous.

Camila Álvarez has also been accused of misusing her office's social media accounts, allegedly to promote a deputy from her party. Additionally, clarification was requested regarding the status of her chief of staff, who, according to the complaint, is performing duties without a valid formal contract.

To grasp the depth of this debate, it is essential to weigh the significant role that Cordero held in the Executive, where he served for over three years in key ministries: Justice and Human Rights, and later, Interior and Public Security. During this period, he not only handled strategic government issues but also exerted direct influence over legislative project designs, judicial appointments, selections for the TC, and political system negotiations.