Chile & The World in Six

Today on Chile and the World in Six: A Chilean Air Force training plane crashes in Coquimbo — both pilots survive. The US proposes a 12.5% tariff on Chile over forced labor concerns, while President Kast's approval rises slightly but confidence in his government remains low. We cover the controversial National Registry of Vandals, Chile's request to increase its debt limit by $6.2 billio...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: A national student strike hits Chile's streets as students and teachers protest education cuts following President Kast's first State of the Nation address. Police dismantle a massive Tren de Aragua money laundering network worth $90 million, arresting a bank executive in Santiago. Copper prices hit record highs as markets await a key US tariff decisi...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: President Kast delivers his first State of the Nation address with a tough security agenda, as his approval drops to 38%. We cover Chile's 15th femicide of 2026, a CONAF helicopter collusion investigation, and a morning earthquake near Los Vilos. Internationally, Colombia heads to a presidential runoff between conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella...

President Kast delivers his first Cuenta Pública today as Chile faces a 9.1% unemployment rate — the highest in five years. We cover the battle over the megarreforma heading to the Senate, the Codelco audit controversy, and Chile's ongoing femicide crisis. Internationally, Peru prepares for its presidential runoff on June 7, the WHO declares Ebola an emergency in central Africa, and French ph...

Chile hosts historic regional security summit as five South American nations sign the Compromiso de Santiago to fight organized crime. Bernardo Fontaine takes the helm at Codelco amid challenges. President Kast promulgates landmark sports reform ending multi-ownership in football. Economic pessimism grows according to new Criteria poll. On the world stage: US and Iran near tentative ceasefire deal...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Santiago hosts a major regional summit as foreign ministers from five South American nations meet to fight organized crime and drug trafficking. Codelco's new board president Bernardo Fontaine chairs his first meeting amid a production scandal. Heritage Day returns this weekend with 2,700 free cultural activities across the country. Plus: the U.S. Supreme...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: The Kast government's first fiscal report sparks a political battle over hidden debt and deficit projections. Finance Ministry cuts growth forecast to 2.1% as mining struggles. Lithium exports nearly triple — a bright spot in a challenging economy. The megarreforma faces tough negotiations in the Senate. World Cup 2026 approaches with Chile watching from t...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: The dollar continues its downward trend against the peso. Cochilco raises its copper price forecast to historic highs. President Kast signs a decree creating the first "Day of the Salmon Worker." The government's megarreforma faces a tight battle in the Senate. Chile hosts a regional summit on organized crime. Pope Leo XIV issues his first encycl...

Today on Chile & The World in Six: President Kast prepares for his first Cuenta Pública on June 1st with a new communications strategy. Chile hosts a landmark regional summit on organized crime this Thursday with ministers from Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Copper prices reach historic highs as Cochilco raises 2026 projections to $5.55 per pound — great news for Chile's treasury....

Start your week informed with Chile and the World in Six. Today: Santiago declares its first environmental pre-emergency of 2026 with vehicle restrictions and wood heater bans. Codelco faces union unrest as over 6,000 workers must return bonuses after an audit reveals inflated copper production figures. Chilean activists return from Gaza flotilla detention, accusing Israel of dehumanizing treatmen...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Four Chilean activists from the Gaza flotilla arrive safely in Turkey after three days of detention. President Kast makes the fastest cabinet change since Chile's return to democracy at just 69 days in office. The government's "megarreforma" passes the Chamber of Deputies and heads to the Senate. SERNAC investigates telecom companies over un...

On this episode of Chile & The World in Six, we mark the 147th anniversary of the Battle of Iquique on Chile's Day of Naval Glories. In political news, the Chamber of Deputies approves President Kast's megarreforma economic package, sending it to the Senate amid fierce opposition. We also cover the twice-delayed Public Finance Report, a Chilean executive detained in Brazil for racist...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: The Chamber of Deputies votes on President Kast's controversial megarreforma economic package. Plus: the migration data controversy that divided the cabinet, ex-congressman Lavín León stays in detention, the SLEP education debate, and Chile joins regional concern over Bolivia's deepening crisis. In world news: WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global heal...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: The government walks back a controversial migrant reporting proposal as Health Minister Chomali expresses concern. Former deputy Joaquín Lavín León loses his appeal and remains in pretrial detention for corruption charges. Chile cancels the 2026 National and Paralympic Games due to budget cuts, affecting nearly 3,000 athletes. The megarreforma faces a "tsu...

Start your week with the essential news from Chile and the world in English. Today: the Central Bank holds a key Financial Policy Meeting, President Kast's megarreforma heads to full Chamber vote after marathon committee approval, the government cancels the National and Para-National Games 2026 due to budget cuts affecting 3,000 athletes, and new poll numbers show Kast's disapproval at i...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Congress passes the megarreforma through its first major committee vote after an all-night session, copper hits a historic record price of $6.29 per pound, and President Kast defends pausing the SLEP education transfers. Plus: April inflation reaches its highest monthly level in four years, two Chileans enter isolation after the hantavirus cruise outbreak, Trum...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Inflation hits 4% in Chile as fuel prices drive the IPC higher. The economy contracts for a third straight month, raising concerns about 2026 growth. Congress votes overnight on the megarreforma, passing key articles on fire relief and business taxes. Foreign Minister Pérez Mackenna announces a new business visa in India to boost trade. The WHO updates hantavir...

Today on Chile & The World in Six: Foreign Minister Pérez Mackenna pushes forward a major trade deal with India that could reshape Chilean exports. Economic experts expect a slight recovery in April's Imacec after a rocky first quarter. IANSA ends 73 years of sugar beet production in Chile, leaving hundreds of farmers uncertain. Two Chileans are under quarantine after boarding the hantavi...

Today on Chile & The World in Six: Congress begins voting on nearly 1,500 amendments to the Ley Miscelánea — the most contentious legislative battle in months. We cover the latest on the two Chileans in hantavirus isolation as the MV Hondius outbreak reaches 11 confirmed cases globally. Good news for the peso as copper prices stay strong near $6.22 per pound. On the world stage, the Trump-Iran...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Santiago faces a second day of Environmental Alert with vehicle restrictions and wood-burning bans. Chile's economy stumbles in Q1 with analysts warning GDP growth may fall below 2%. The hantavirus cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Tenerife as two Chileans remain in preventive isolation — the outbreak's origin traced through Chile and Argentina. Coppe...

Chile & The World in Six for Friday, May 8, 2026. Today: Police conduct a major operation in Temucuicui with five arrests — the first such intervention since 2023. The IMF lowers Chile's growth forecast and warns the government's mega-reform may not pay for itself. Congress debates a minimum wage increase of just 7,546 pesos amid union opposition. Chile's Museum of Memory receiv...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: President Kast's megarreforma faces a critical vote as PDG withdraws support and opposition coordination collapses. Chile's Museo de la Memoria receives Spain's prestigious King of Spain Human Rights Prize from Felipe VI. MOP Minister Arrau promises "good news" on TAG toll reductions this year. A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise s...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: The IMF cuts Chile's growth forecast to 2.2% and raises doubts about the government's economic plan. Inflation fear spikes 20 points in a single month — the world's biggest jump. Former congressman Joaquín Lavín León faces corruption charges in court. Housing Minister Poduje meets with President Kast after style criticism. Plus: a deadly hantavir...

Today on Chile & The World in Six: Former congressman Joaquín Lavín León faces corruption charges in court for alleged fraud totaling over 100 million pesos. Chile's cybersecurity agency confirms a data breach through stolen credentials, not hacking. The weather agency warns El Niño could bring intense rains and flood risks this winter. Global press freedom hits a 25-year low according to...

Start your week informed with Chile and the World in Six. Today: Chile's cybersecurity agency confirms a data breach through stolen credentials, not a massive hack — plus practical tips to protect yourself. The Culture Ministry faces 52 billion pesos in budget cuts as austerity measures hit hard. Fuel prices expected to rise again as oil stays above $110 per barrel. On the world stage: Iran s...