An internal inquiry revealed that an employee of the Puente Alto Municipal Corporation was creating graphics for political campaigns of right-wing figures, particularly from RN, while performing duties in the public entity. Those involved include Manuel José Ossandón, Germán and Andrés Codina, Karla Rubilar, Francisco Orrego, and María José Gatica.

Following the revelation of a methodological error in electricity pricing calculations, Jeannette Jara addressed the situation and reiterated her proposal to lower electricity tariffs nationwide if elected President.

The project was introduced in August 2024 and is currently under review by the Constitutional Commission of the Chamber of Deputies. Senator Campillai stated, "It is time to discuss this openly with the public and to move forward so that all expelled parliamentarians have their salaries revoked. The public demands it, and we must make our positions more honorable."

In 2017, while still a congressman, José Antonio Kast introduced bill No. 11364-06, aimed at expanding disqualifications based on family ties for accessing state positions.

The former UDI member is under investigation for alleged charges of tax fraud, influence peddling, and misappropriation of public funds, among others. With the lifting of his parliamentary immunity, courts can now impose precautionary measures against him and/or convict him.

The Presidential Communications Office announced that President Gabriel Boric has accepted the resignation of Energy Minister Diego Pardow and appointed Álvaro García as co-minister of Energy amid growing controversy over a significant electricity tariff miscalculation that inflated bills for eight years.

With the enactment of the new law, the state will legally recognize—through a public, digital registry managed by the Civil Registry—victims of forced disappearance between 1973 and 1990. Authorities highlighted that this is a matter of state policy; family members viewed this step as a long-awaited act of reparation.

The candidate used her Instagram account to share a preview of her appearance in the first-round presidential campaign slot, which will be broadcast starting Friday, October 17 at 12:40 p.m. Meanwhile, the parliamentary campaign slot will air at 8:40 p.m.

Jeannette Jara's Vital Electricity Consumption (CEV) plan would guarantee a discounted 85 kWh monthly block for every household in Chile—covering essentials like lighting, refrigeration, communications, and basic home use—and aims to cut electricity bills by an average of 20%.

In an interview, PCdoB lawmaker Dani Balbi argues that Donald Trump and other authoritarian leaders signal a new face of fascism—inseparable from capitalism’s crisis—and calls for global solidarity to defend national sovereignty and workers’ rights.