The Fiesta de los Abrazos 2026, an emblematic political and cultural event of the PCCh, began in Recoleta. In a historic speech, Lautaro Carmona condemned the aggression against Venezuela and urgently called for the formation of a national movement for peace, unity, and the defense of sovereignty.

"Defending sovereignty does not mean supporting a regime: it means defending the right of peoples to decide without bombs. I love my country, I love Chile, and under no context would I like or justify a foreign invasion," states the former senator from Biobío in this interview conducted by Juan Pablo Orellana.

Deputy Carmen Hertz stated, "Ambassador, uphold the dignity of your office; you have no right to comment on Chile's internal matters," in response to criticisms from the U.S. diplomat regarding the "overregulation" he perceives in Chile, specifically addressing the "Uber Law."

During an event organized by Icare, the elected president claimed that the current administration would deliver a government "with a very difficult fiscal situation," expressing that "we are closing a chapter (...) unfortunately characterized by improvisation, uncertainty, and abandoning realistic governance." La Moneda responded with facts: "We inherited a country with inflation approaching 14%, while he will assume his government with inflation around 3%."

Union leaders from the commerce, retail, and pharmacy sectors reject a proposed bill in the Chamber of Deputies, warning of discrimination and threatening protests. Business representatives cite economic losses and propose changing voting locations, a suggestion described as "a disrespect."

The regulatory body demands that UDI former mayor and 11 ex-officials return $1,122,359,123, attributed to economic harm to Viña's municipal assets caused by their "negligent conduct," according to the oversight entity.

With no sense of shame, the U.S. government has publicly expressed its intentions to seize the strategic resources of Venezuela and our entire continent, invoking the disastrous Monroe Doctrine by declaring to the world that our sovereign nations are merely the empire's backyard, the statement reads.

The initiative aims to constitutionally require that the President of Chile conduct international relations in accordance with international law, as bindingly subscribed by the country. "We do not want a Trump in Chile," stated Deputy Javiera Morales, while her colleague Luis Cuello asserted that "it is unacceptable to display gestures of servility, weakness, or subordination to unilateral actions that violate international law."

Concerns were raised by some lawmakers during the session. Daniel Núñez (PC) emphasized, "It is all over the global press that U.S. justice has dismissed and declared that this organization does not exist. So how can the Senate of Chile vote on this project?" Terms like "laughable" and "complete absurdity" were frequently mentioned in the halls of Congress following the vote.

The newly elected president experienced an awkward moment when the official proclamation document fell to the ground upon receipt, prompting immediate reactions.