According to the survey results from sociologist and analyst Alberto Mayol, Republican candidate José Antonio Kast has dropped to fourth place with 17.7%, indicating a significant shift in the voting preferences of the right-wing electorate.

In reference to car smuggling between the two countries, far-right presidential candidate Johannes Kaiser threatened that if elected, "no Chilean car will ever be auctioned again in Bolivia. If we are humiliated like that again, I assure you it will be very difficult for you in La Paz. And you will have to change the name of the capital," clearly ignoring that Bolivia's capital is Sucre, not La Paz.

This sentence is shockingly surreal. The exact same accusation had been dismissed, with Bermejo being acquitted due to insufficient evidence in two previous trials. Now, a judge known for his Fujimorista affiliations (from the corrupt right in Peru) was brought in from another jurisdiction and condemned Bermejo without any new substantial elements that contradicted prior evaluations...

Deputy Lorena Pizarro was among those who reacted sharply to the right-wing candidate's comments: "It’s dangerous when admirers of the dictatorship, enthusiasts of death, and defenders of impunity disguise themselves as democrats. For her, seeking truth and justice is 'revenge.' Clearly, democracy does not suit her," the lawmaker stated. Meanwhile, Jeannette Jara called Matthei's words "an immense inhumanity."

More than 2.75 million people participated in the internal consultation of Pacto Histórico, an event considered successful with 7 months remaining until the presidential elections, writes Florencia Lagos Neumann.

Influencers such as “Leonardo Quezada,” with over 215,000 followers; “Oiga Profe,” with 305,000; and “Eva,” with 151,000, participated in the Halloween-themed event that emphasized the current “scary” proposals from candidates and how they could help improve the Chilean dream, showcasing concrete measures from Jara's program that set her apart from her opponents.

After just two working sessions, the joint special budget committee of the Senate and Chamber has rejected nearly all allocations of the 2026 budget (90%), meaning the initiative will not be addressed until November 17 in the Chamber.

Ángel Valencia also criticized the judiciary for not acknowledging its share of responsibility in the lengthy judicial process: "It seems that only the actions of the Prosecutor's Office are referenced, while the court distances itself from its own decisions and how those choices may have influenced the organization of the trial," stated the national prosecutor.

Hugo Gutiérrez, born in Iquique, has an impressive track record as a defender of artisanal fishermen, unions, community organizations, and vital human rights causes. Alongside him, Matías Ramírez has risen from grassroots efforts: as a councilman and regional advisor, he has consistently supported those striving for a better life.

Cuban Foreign Minister highlighted the tangible effects of the embargo before the United Nations, citing cases such as a 29-year-old woman with cardiomyopathy in need of an automatic defibrillator that Cuba cannot access due to US restrictions, and a 6-year-old boy requiring hip surgery, but unable to import the needed bone graft because of the US blockade.