Deputy Luis Cuello praised the approval of the bill that mandates periodic and mandatory alcohol and drug tests for urban microbus drivers, stating: "No more deaths in public transportation. We now hope this project moves to the floor as soon as possible to become law."

Kast's far-right cabinet has drawn criticism due to its haphazard formation and the explicit subservience of many members to economic power, combined with the political inexperience of those who will lead various ministries.

The company released this information through a statement in English, noting that Santiago Montt, CEO of Los Andes Cooper and chairman of mining project Vizcachitas, would leave his post at the firm to take up the ministerial role in the new Chilean government.

Irresponsible conduct in protected areas of Patagonia, arbitrary restrictions on Chileans entering Israel and Palestinian Territories, and the presence of military personnel accused of international crimes in our country have intensified the strain on Chile's immigration policy.

In a debate with other candidates back in August 2025, Kast criticized a decision by "a gentleman from Conaf" that could lead Chile to lose an investment due to the company's misidentification of "6 naranjillos," a native tree species with notable adaptations to climate change.

"Perhaps unknowingly, he serves the imperialist aspiration to divide and impose dominion over our peoples, while forgetting his own history, that of his martyrs and his people," wrote Minister Bruno Rodríguez.

The investigation into the former mayor of Maipú has concluded. The oral trial preparation hearing is scheduled for February 2, during which the evidence will be defined, along with an analysis of the accusations from the Prosecutor's Office, the State Defense Council, and other plaintiffs.

A report from the investigative platform Ciper disclosed that former deputy Eduardo Lagos, who is accused of bribery related to former judge Ángela Vivanco's rulings, stated that Senator Loreto Carvajal (PPD) received $300 million in exchange for intervening for Yamil Najle's appointment as registrar in Chillán. The senator has denied these allegations.

Amid allegations of political favors to Senator Sebastián Keitel and the stigma of an unresolved doping incident, the potential appointment of ex-shot putter Natalia Duco to the Ministry of Sport sparks a storm of criticism. Experts and conservative factions accuse the government of underestimating the role and sending a detrimental message for public integrity.

Ambassador Oscar Cornelio Oliva highlighted that despite the blockade, Cuba has achieved remarkable milestones, such as producing its own vaccines to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, saving thousands of lives.