The absence of Minister Trinidad Steinert and her deputy, Andrés Jouannet, prevented the session from taking place, leading to dissatisfaction and scrutiny across the political spectrum, including from ruling coalition members like Senator Rodolfo Carter, who described the situation as "unacceptable."

The oversight body took action following a request from Senator Daniella Cicardini and Representatives Nelson Venegas and Daniel Manouchehri regarding the controversial lunch held by the President at the government residence.

Deputy Nathalie Castillo has introduced a legislative bill aimed at curbing coercive collection practices on State-Guaranteed Loans, emphasizing the need for due process and protections for borrowers.

Amid escalating dissatisfaction over historical fuel price increases and declining purchasing power, the Chilean Workers' Central Union (CUT) is pressing the government to urgently initiate minimum wage negotiations for 2026.

On May 26th, the Guarantee Court of Los Andes will formally charge Juan Galdames, the mayor of Rinconada, with serious offenses including tax fraud and land price inflation amid a scandal involving inflated property purchases.

Controversy arises as lawmakers demand an investigation into the potential misuse of public funds during a private lunch hosted by President José Antonio Kast for former college classmates at the Government Palace.

Beijing's message is clear: it will not join the blockade. If Washington attempts to intercept a vessel bound for China, the world could witness the first direct naval confrontation between the two superpowers since the Cold War, as China relies on the Strait of Hormuz for over 40% of its oil and maintains a 25-year Strategic Partnership Agreement with Iran, making Tehran a key partner in its Belt and Road Initiative.

The evaluation of José Antonio Kast's government continues its downward trend, with a recent survey indicating a 49% disapproval rate and a significant drop in approval ratings for the third consecutive week.

We have reached a month of Kastigo, as José Kast's administration continues to falter.

Today, violence has become the most effective fuel for the far-right machinery. Globally, its leaders have succeeded in legitimizing within democratic systems narratives that heighten violence and hatred, framing the existence of an internal enemy that must be expelled, exploiting the fear and uncertainty experienced by large segments of society.