In 2012, during the first term of former President Sebastián Piñera, the General Comptroller's Office (CGR) raised objections against 13 appointments for department heads made by then-Undersecretary for the Armed Forces, Alfonso Vargas, a member of the Renovación Nacional party. The reason? It was discovered that the selection processes were manipulated to favor the then-authority of the Ministry of Defense, who ultimately imposed their chosen candidates.

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has addressed Pope Leo XIV, urging a humanitarian approach amidst the ongoing crisis in Cuba, worsened by the U.S. economic blockade and energy restrictions.

Following the announcement, lawyer and former prosecutor Carlos Gajardo noted, "Impeachment is a preliminary procedure to determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed with an indictment against an official. If all 24 ministers reject the request, the message is clear: there are no such grounds."

Fast Check examined the Declarations of Interests and Assets of Jouannet and found that since 2021 he has not disclosed his business partnerships, which include firms shared with businessman Bo Yang—linked to an alleged influence peddling scheme—and partners involved in the online gambling sector, according to the publication.

The Peruvian Congress removed José Jerí from office for "functional misconduct and lack of suitability to hold the office." With this decision, the country has seen eight presidents in just ten years. The Parliament must now select a new interim president who will serve until the upcoming general elections in April.

During an extraordinary session convened for this morning, the Plenary will debate seven censure motions against José Jerí. The vote may trigger an immediate change in the leadership of Congress and, by succession, in the interim Presidency.

In January 2026, over 1 million 370 thousand retirees experienced pension increases due to the start of Social Security payments created by the Pension Reform, paid automatically.

Chile donates to UNICEF to alleviate the crisis in Cuba. The right demands sanctions, but Allamand's testimony reemerges: Fidel was 'a true angel' for his family.

Representatives from Mapuche, Colla, and Guaraní communities, alongside academics and grassroots organizations, convened in a historic self-managed gathering in the Pallaco community, located by Lake Lleu Lleu, to share experiences of cultural struggle and resistance against territorial and identity loss.

Some of the recordings were presented in November 2025 during the arraignment and discussion of precautionary measures for Gonzalo Migueles (husband of Ángela Vivanco) and attorneys Mario Vargas and Eduardo Lagos, who remain in preventive detention.