The government of José Antonio Kast has denied any connection with political consultant Fernando Cerimedo, following newly emerged insights into his involvement in political campaigns in Chile.

A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general has brought forth a lawsuit claiming that the Trump administration misapplied the concept of forced labor to justify tariffs on Chile and other economies, asserting these actions are illegal under U.S. trade laws.

The Batthyány Lajos Foundation, a key institution in Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political ecosystem, has allocated around €110 million to affiliated organizations over a period from 2025 to mid-2026, according to public information requests.

The Chilean cherry serves as a metaphor for an economy that shines outward while hiding its roots in disempowerment. It glitters in international supermarkets, fuels export numbers, and upholds the narrative of a modern, competitive country open to the global market. However, behind that image lie invisible bodies: migrant women, temporary workers, and racialized individuals, who often work without contracts, without social protection, and are exposed to exhausting hours in the fields.

The emergence of Chile's new Ministry of Public Security in 2025 symbolized a transformative approach to public safety, marking the end of reactive policing; however, within a year, the promise of the strategic framework established by Law 21.730 appears to be threatened by the current administration's focus on dismantling prior gains in favor of media-driven operations.

Researchers in Santiago have innovatively transformed a common Chilean mollusk into a promising vaccine, TRIMELVax, which may offer hope for patients battling advanced skin cancer.

While usury remains unregulated in Chile, the allegations against AVLA and Creditú for engaging in 'usury on usury' continue to escalate, leading to an investigation that raises significant concerns regarding consumer protection and financial practices.

In the midst of a crisis caused by deficits in school integration programs, the Education and Health Corporation of Las Condes faces scrutiny for entering a direct leasing agreement for a property with a monthly rent of approximately $10 million, as well as a hefty commission to a real estate brokerage, both arrangements made without a bidding process.

Deputy Luis Cuello has criticized the government's decision to invoke the State Security Law against three students from the University Austral of Chile (UACh) after their involvement in an incident with Minister Ximena Lincolao, calling it a disproportionate measure and a distraction from the ongoing security crisis in the country.

The legal journey of Francisco Sánchez, former governor of Atacama, culminated in a groundbreaking conviction for fraud, as he and his accomplice Rodrigo Albornoz faced the court due to a significant deception involving over 218 million pesos.